Gorgonzola Chive Cheese Ball Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup 1/2 inch pieces of chives
- 5 oz crumbled Gorgonzola
- 1 oz shredded Cabot extra sharp cheddar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 inch chunk of shallot, minced
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup minced flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup blanched, slivered almonds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 486g | |
| Calories 1721 | |
| Calories from Fat 1350 | 78% |
| Total Fat 155.32g | 194% |
| Saturated Fat 73.07g | 292% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 356mg | 119% |
| Sodium 2908mg | 121% |
| Potassium 1468mg | 42% |
| Total Carbs 32.12g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.5g | 28% |
| Sugars 13.53g | 9% |
| Protein 60.54g | 97% |
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