Olive Cheese Ball with Parmesan Toasted Walnuts
Ingredients
Coating
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2 cups finely chopped California walnuts
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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Cheese Ball
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2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
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1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 cup sliced black olives, chopped
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1/2 cup pimento stuffed green olives, chopped
PREPARATION
Toasted Walnut Coating
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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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.
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Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool completely.
Cheese Ball
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Combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper until well combined. Stir in olives.
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Cover and chill for at least one hour.
Assembly
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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.
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Serve chilled with crackers, toasted crostini or raw vegetables, if you prefer.
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