Sweet & Spicy White Cheddar Cheese Ball with apples & Bacon
Sweet & Spicy White Cheddar Cheese Ball with apples & Bacon could be just the gluten free recipe you've been looking for. This recipe serves 24. This hor d'oeuvre has 123 calories, 5g of protein, and 11g of fat per serving. For 47 cents per serving, this recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A couple people made this recipe, and 18 would say it hit the spot. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. If you have apple, applejack brandy, cayenne pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 19%, which is not so outstanding. Similar recipes are Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball, Cheddar Bacon Cheese Ball, and Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Ball.
- Serves: 24
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: antipasti, starter, snack, appetizer, antipasto, hor d'oeuvre
- Health Rating: 0.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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apple | 62.5 | grams | None |
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applejack brandy | 2.0 | teaspoons | None |
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maple syrup | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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bacon | 6.0 | slices | None |
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lowfat cream cheese | 226.796 | grams | None |
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adams reserve new york extra sharp cheddar cheese | 283.495 | grams | None |
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cayenne pepper | 0.25 | teaspoons | None |
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brown sugar | 2.0 | teaspoons | None |
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trader joes and spicy pecans | 99.0 | grams | None |
apple
Qty: 62.5
Metric: grams
Price: None
applejack brandy
Qty: 2.0
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
maple syrup
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
bacon
Qty: 6.0
Metric: slices
Price: None
lowfat cream cheese
Qty: 226.796
Metric: grams
Price: None
adams reserve new york extra sharp cheddar cheese
Qty: 283.495
Metric: grams
Price: None
cayenne pepper
Qty: 0.25
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
brown sugar
Qty: 2.0
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
trader joes and spicy pecans
Qty: 99.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Put apple slices in small dish and sprinkle with brandy and maple syrup while you prep the rest of the recipe. Fry bacon in large skillet, turning frequently, until crisp, then set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
Ingredients:
- maple syrup
- brandy
- apple
- bacon
Equipment:
- paper towels
- frying pan
Step 2: Finely chop apples.
Ingredients:
- apple
Step 3: Combine cream cheese, Adams Reserve New York Extra Sharp Cheddar, cayenne pepper, and apples in food processor. Pulse until mixture is throughly mixed and combined.
Ingredients:
- cayenne pepper
- sharp cheddar cheese
- cream cheese
- apple
Equipment:
- food processor
Step 4: Combine pecans, brown sugar, and cooled, crumbled bacon in mini-food processor (or wash out regular processor and dry) until finely chopped.
Ingredients:
- real bacon pieces
- brown sugar
- pecans
Equipment:
- food processor
Step 5: Use spatula to remove cheese mixture to a cutting board. Lightly wet hands and roll the cheese into a ball.
Ingredients:
- cheese
- roll
Equipment:
- cutting board
- spatula
Step 6: Roll in the bacon pecan mixture and pat to coat.
Ingredients:
- bacon
- pecans
- roll
Step 7: Arrange on serving platter with crackers and apple slices dipped in lemon juice/water. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- lemon juice
- crackers
- apple
- water
Dietary Information
- Gluten-Free
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123.06 kcal | 6.15% |
| Fat | 10.62 g | 16.34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.12 g | 25.72% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.6 g | 0.86% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 2.13 g | 0.77% |
| Sugar | 1.52 g | 1.69% |
| Cholesterol | 20.55 mg | 6.85% |
| Sodium | 147.74 mg | 6.42% |
| Alcohol | 0.14 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.51 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 4.58 g | 9.15% |
| Calcium | 101.44 mg | 10.14% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9.84% |
| Phosphorus | 88.19 mg | 8.82% |
| Selenium | 4.99 µg | 7.13% |
| Zinc | 0.74 mg | 4.95% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08 mg | 4.94% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.24 µg | 3.99% |
| Vitamin A | 184.94 IU | 3.7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05 mg | 3.36% |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 2.99% |
| Magnesium | 9.85 mg | 2.46% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2 mg | 1.97% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 1.87% |
| Fiber | 0.46 g | 1.86% |
| Potassium | 64.55 mg | 1.84% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.29 mg | 1.46% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21 mg | 1.38% |
| Folate | 5.29 µg | 1.32% |
