Cream Cheese Ball
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A savory-sweet cheese ball made from cream cheese and cheddar, swirled with strawberry preserves and spices, then rolled in pecans. A crowd-pleasing party appetizer that disappears fast.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 2 (8-ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1/3 cup strawberry preserves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6–10 dashes hot sauce
- 1 cup freshly shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup raw pecan pieces
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Crackers or baguette slices ((I like buttery Ritz-type crackers or town house crackers))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 90M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 264mg
- Total sugar
- 6g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 148mg
- Calcium
- 136mg
- Iron
- 0.50mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 264MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.