Monkey Cheese Ball

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon roasted garlic
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (hot)
  • 2 teaspoons thyme, dried
  • 1 banana (chopped, about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup green onion
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 cups walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese in your mixer or food processor.
  2. Add salt, roasted garlic and thyme and beat until well blended.
  3. Stir inn the chopped up banana, green onion and cheddar cheese.
  4. Blend in 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
  5. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  6. Shape into ball and roll in the remaining walnuts.
  7. Decorate with fresh thyme leaves if you like.
  8. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

552 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.1g 38% DV
Total Fat 39.7g 51% DV
Carbs 42.7g 16% DV
Fiber 15.8g 57% DV
Sugar 8.8g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10121.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1065.8mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 47.3mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 851.8mcg 95% DV
Vitamin C 47.5mg 53% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 410.3mg 32% DV
Iron 12mg 67% DV

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

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