Healthy Cheese Ball Appetizer
Packed full of spicy cheese flavor, this low-fat cheese ball is a healthier alternative.
Servings: 8
Calories: 165kcal
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Mixer
- Non
- Food Processer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces neufchatel cheese low-fat cream cheese
- 8 ounces low fat cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt zero fat
- 1 tbsp jalepeno peppers chopped
- 2 tbsp olive juice
- 1 tsp onion grated
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Allow Neufchatel and cheddar cheese to come to room temperature.
- Place pecans in a frying pan. Heat over medium low heat until pecans are lightly toasted. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Set aside and let cool.
- Add toasted-pecans to a food processor or chopper. Lightly pulse until roughly chopped.
- Add all ingredients, except pecans, to a large mixing bowl
- Using a hand mixer, blend ingredients until it is a uniform consistency.
- Scoop cheese mixture onto non-stick wrap. Form into a ball and wrap to seal.
- Refridgerate for a minimum of one hour.
- When ready to serve. Roll cheese ball in chopped pecans.
- Serve with whole wheat crackers.
Notes
1 serving = 4 tablespoons