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Smoky Cheese Ball with Cranberries and Almonds
Servings:
Serves 8 as an appetizerPrep Time:
20 minutesCook Time:
0 minutes
Ingredients
This recipe requires at least two hours of chilling time. You can use an electric mixer in step 1 rather than a food processor. To freeze, wrap cheese ball in a double layer of plastic after shaping. Thaw overnight in the fridge before continuing with step 3.
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. hot sauce
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup smoked almonds, finely chopped
Directions
1. Process cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and garlic powder in a food processor until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides, then add Gouda and cranberries and pulse until incorporated, about 5 times.
2. Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on work surface. Scrape cheese mixture onto plastic and use hands to shape mixture into a ball. Wrap ball in plastic and twist corners to seal, then refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 5 days.
3. When ready to serve, place nuts in a shallow bowl or on a plate. Unwrap cheese ball and roll in nuts to coat, using hands to reshape mixture into a smooth ball and press nuts into bare spots. Let sit at room temperature about 20 minutes before serving.
Hannaford fresh Magazine, October-November 2022
Nutrition
| Nutritional Facts | |
| Servings | Serves 8 |
| Base Nutrients | |
| Calories | 290 kcal (15%) |
| Calories from Fat | 207 kcal (0%) |
| Total Fat | 23 g (35%) |
| Saturated Fat | 12 g (60%) |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg (15%) |
| Sodium | 580 mg (24%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12 g (4%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g (4%) |
| Protein | 9 g (15%) |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | n/a |
| Vitamin C | n/a |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | n/a |
| Iron | n/a |
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