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Healthy Cheese Ball Recipe
A delicious and healthy cheese ball perfect for parties or snacking, made with beans, cheeses, and flavorful seasonings.
Ingredients
Main
- 15 oz white navy, cannellini beans or chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
- 1 round Boursin cheese (garlic and fine herbs)
- 1/3 cup cream cheese (regular or low fat)
- 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 sprigs green onion (finely chopped)
- 2/3 cup pecans
- 1 tbsp Everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Blend beans, Boursin, cream cheese, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cheddar and green onion; stir, shape into a ball, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Toast pecans in a skillet until fragrant, then chop finely and mix with bagel seasoning.
- Shape chilled cheese mixture into a ball, then roll in chopped nuts coated with seasoning.
- Serve with crackers, vegetables, or your favorite dippers.
Notes
Chill the cheese ball for best flavor and texture.