Spinach and Gorgonzola Cheese Ball

4.3
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An elegant and simple cold appetizer. Great served with water biscuits.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 cheese ball

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

  • 6 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

  • ½ cup slivered almonds

Directions

  1. Stir together cream cheese and spinach in a large bowl; mix well. Gently fold in Gorgonzola crumbles. Shape cheese mixture into a ball. Roll cheese ball in slivered almonds. Wrap well; chill until firm, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160 Calories
15g Fat
2g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 160
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 201mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 110mg 8%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 119mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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