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Herbed cheese balls

Dairy Farmers of Canada
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  • Prep. Time 20 mins
  • Yields 6 to 8 servings

Preparation

What You Need

8 oz (240 g) Canadian cream cheese, softened
3 cups (750 ml) grated Canadian Cheddar (medium or aged)
1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped green onions
Few dashes hot sauce (optional)
1/3 cup (80 ml) finely chopped herbs (parsley, dill, or cilantro)

Instructions

Remove cream cheese from fridge half an hour before use. In a medium bowl, using a spatula (or electric mixer), mix the cream cheese, grated Cheddar, sour cream, green onions and hot sauce until well combined. Form into 12-14 balls on a serving tray or plate, then roll in the chopped herbs. Refrigerate for an hour or overnight for best flavour. Surround the balls with crackers for serving and dig in!

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 280 Calories
Protein: 13 g
Carbohydrate: 3 g
Fat: 25 g
Fibre: 0.2 g
Sodium: 369 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 32 % / 350 mg
Vitamin A: 24 %
Phosphorus: 23 %
Vitamin B12: 23 %
Zinc: 17 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.


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  • Melanie

    October 22nd, 2011

    FInely chopped broccoli can be substituted for the herbs.

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