Gorgonzola Walnut Spread

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped and toasted walnuts
  • 8 ounces gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • a few grinds of fresh pepper
  • a few drops of Tabasco (or your favorite hot pepper sauce)

Instructions

  1. Toast nuts. Use a wooden spoon to thoroughly mix cream cheese and gorgonzola. Then add 1/2 cup of the chopped nuts. Turn into a decorative dish or small springform pan. Press remainder of the nuts into the top and chill until 30 minutes before serving time. Serve with plain crackers and slices of pears or clumps of grapes.
  2. Recipe may be prepared up to 2 days before serving, but if planning to do this, do not put nuts on top until just before serving so they will remain crisp.
  3. This spread will have a much smoother consistency if you make it in a food processor. (It's up to you.)
  4. For the road, pack the spread into two empty (clean) 8-ounce yogurt containers with lids. Don't forget a couple of plastic knives and a box of your favorite crackers. We love it spread on celery sticks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

307 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.6g 17% DV
Total Fat 24.4g 31% DV
Carbs 21.6g 8% DV
Fiber 8.9g 32% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 117.8mg 5% DV
Potassium 534.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 86.8mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 21mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 156.5mg 12% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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