Christmas Cheese

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Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

A creamy, savory cheese ball perfect for holiday gatherings or festive occasions. Loaded with American and cream cheese, chopped olives, garlic, and pecans, it offers a rich flavor with a hint of salt and paprika. Ideal served with crackers, it’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer that adds a festive touch.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. American cheese, grated ⓘ
  • 2 lb. cream cheese ⓘ
  • 1 small can ripe olives, chopped (1/2 cup) ⓘ
  • 2 large cloves garlic, chopped ⓘ
  • 1 cup chopped pecans ⓘ
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt ⓘ
  • large pinch of baking soda ⓘ
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients well.
  2. Sprinkle with paprika and roll into a ball.
  3. Wrap in foil and chill.
  4. Slice as needed and serve with crackers.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

591 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.8g 32% DV
Total Fat 38.9g 50% DV
Carbs 48.6g 18% DV
Fiber 4.6g 16% DV
Sugar 14.6g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10950mg 100% DV
Potassium 343.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 37.3mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 157.8mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 4.4mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 354.8mg 27% DV
Iron 4.2mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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