Country French Cheese

Cinco de Mayo - Appetizer and Snack

This recipe can also be made with fat-free equivalents of cream cheese, shredded Cheddar and salad dressing to reduce the amount of calories. Serve with your favorite crackers.

Brief

Servings: 20

Yield: 20 servings

Country French Cheese

Ingredients

½ pound bacon - cooked and crumbled

1 pound cream cheese

½ pound shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

½ cup French dressing

1 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 cup chopped walnuts

Gerry's Margarita

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain crumble and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine the bacon cream cheese Cheddar cheese and salad dressing. Mix together well and form into a ball.

Step 3

In a shallow dish mix together the parsley and chopped walnuts. Roll cheese ball in mixture to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutritional Information

Country French Cheese

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 258.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.7g 19%

Carbohydrates: 2.9g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 23.3g 36%

Saturated Fat: 9.8g 49%

Cholesterol: 49.4mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 677.4IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 4.1mg 7%

Folate: 15.5mcg 4%

Calcium: 111.1mg 11%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 19mg 7%

Potassium: 144.7mg 4%

Sodium: 457.2mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 210.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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