Olive Cheese Ball with Parmesan Toasted Walnuts

By Yellow Bliss Road
Total Time
1 Hr, 30 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
1/4 cup
Course
Appetizers

DESCRIPTION

Prep Time
1 Hr, 15 Mins
Cook Time
15 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr, 30 Mins
Calories
602
Total Fat
57
Saturated Fat
23
Polyunsaturated Fat
15
Monounsaturated Fat
12
Cholesterol
105
Sodium
934
Carbohydrates
10
Dietary Fiber
2
Total Sugars
3
Added Sugars
0
Protein
16
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
334
Iron
1
Potassium
266

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.