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Onion & Bell Pepper Cheese Ball
Onion & Bell Pepper Cheese Ball is a classic appetizer that will hook everyone at the first bite with its cheese and fresh veggie flavors!
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 328 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened (2 blocks)
- 4 ounces Garlic & Herb Feta cheese crumbled
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded (see note)
- ¼ cup green onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl with a hand mixer until fluffy. Add in feta beat into the cream cheese.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese with a rubber spatula. Then stir in the green onions and bell pepper until evenly combined.
- Line a large cereal bowl with plastic wrap so that there is extra hanging over the sides. Put the cheese mixture into the plastic-lined bowl and cover the cheese.
- Place into the fridge and chill for 2 hours or until cold and firm.
- Once the parsley is chopped, pet it with paper towels to dry it as much as possible. Then spread out the parsley onto a cutting board or plate.
- Pull the cheese out of the bowl using the plastic wrap, and while it's still wrapped form it into a ball. Unwarp the cheese ball and roll it around on the parsley until completely covered.
- Place on a serving plate or cheese board and serve with crackers and/or veggies for dipping.
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Notes
- Don't buy pre-shredded cheddar cheese for this recipe. It's best to buy a block and grate it yourself for best results.
Nutrition Information
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
494mg
(21%)
Potassium
117mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1343IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
290mg
(29%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1343IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 290mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.