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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (90g) Recipe makes 15 servings |
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| Calories 311 | ||
| Calories from Fat 256 | (82%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 28.5g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat 11.3g | 56% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 11.0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 64mg | 21% | |
| Sodium 568mg | 23% | |
| Potassium 184mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 5.2g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% | |
| Sugars 1.2g | ||
| Protein 10.0g | 20% | |
Ham and Cheese Ball With Roasted Pecans
By: Chef Cajun Deb
Jul 15, 2008
I put this together years ago and it is a fav at all parties. Easy and can be made 2 days ahead or can be frozen for later use. I like to make enough in Oct. freeze and use for Holiday parties in Nov. and Dec. Also makes great Christmas host gifts. Serve with any crackers. Also good with pepper jelly on the side.
SERVES 15 -20 , 1 -2 balls
Ingredients
- 16 ounces any ham, chopped
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and roasted
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese
- 1 (16 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon jalopino bell pepper or 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
Directions
1
Put 1 cup pecans to the side for covering cheese ball.2
Put remaining ingredients in blender.3
blend well.4
Form into a ball5
Freeze for 10 minutes.6
Roll ball in cup of roasted pecans.7
Wrap in wax paper and chill till ready to use.8
Can freeze till ready to use or give as gift.9
Serve with crackers10
Also good with Jalapino pepper jelly on top or on the side.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: A Good Thing
On Sep 25, 2008
I served this at a dinner party the other night and we all thought it was yummy! I don't recommend using thin-sliced sandwich ham for this recipe as I did. Next time I will use a bulkier smoked/honeyed ham. Other than that, it's a repeat for us. Made for Pick-A- Chef. Thanks Deb!
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