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Pecan and Fruit Smothered Cheese Ball
Makes 16 servings
Ingredients
- 3 8oz package Greek yogurt cream cheese, softened
- 1 package organic ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups finely chopped spinach (frozen, thawed, and drained well or fresh)
- 3 cups part-skim cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 8oz natural blackberry preserves or fruit spread of your choice (look for a local, homemade variety at your local farmers market)
- 4oz pecans, chopped
Directions
- Mix cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and spinach until smooth.
- Line clear bowl or saucepan with plastic wrap, hanging extra over the edges.
- Begin to layer ingredients: pecans, cream cheese mixture, then shredded cheese until out of ingredients.
- Refrigerate bowl at least 2-3 hours.
- Invert on plate and spread preserves on top.
- Serve with whole wheat cracker varieties.
Nutrition
1 serving includes 4 whole wheat crackers
- 206 Calories
- 12.8g Fat
- 5.3g Sat Fat
- 209mg Sodium
- 8.9g Protein
