Olive Cheese Ball with Parmesan Toasted Walnuts

Olive Cheese Ball with Parmesan Toasted Walnuts
Total Time
1 Hr, 30 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
1/4 cup
Course

Total Time

Prep Time
1 Hr, 15 Mins
Cook Time
15 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr, 30 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
602 cal
Total Fat
57 g
Saturated Fat
23 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
15 g
Monounsaturated Fat
12 g
Cholesterol
105 mg
Sodium
934 mg
Carbohydrates
10 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Total Sugars
3 g
Added Sugars
0 g
Protein
16 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
334 mg
Iron
1 mg
Potassium
266 mg

Ingredients

Coating

  • 2 cups finely chopped California walnuts

  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Cheese Ball

  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

  • 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives, chopped

  • 1/2 cup pimento stuffed green olives, chopped

Preparation

Toasted Walnut Coating

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine ingredients for the coating (walnuts, melted butter, grated Parmesan and garlic salt) and spread evenly onto prepared baking sheet.

  3. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool completely.

Cheese Ball

  1. Combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper until well combined. Stir in olives.

  2. Cover and chill for at least one hour.

Assembly

  1. Remove from the refrigerator and form cheese mixture into a ball shape. Roll in coating; cover completely. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.

  2. Serve chilled with crackers, toasted crostini or raw vegetables, if you prefer.