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Keto Cheese Ball

When you are looking for an easy to make appetizer that never fails to delight, it doesn't get much better than this low carb cheese ball.
Prep Time15 minutes
Chilling4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Entertaining
Servings: 12
Calories: 246.91kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Place the cream cheese, gouda, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Alternatively, you can mix in a food processor or the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
  • Form into a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes
  • Place the chopped pecans on a plate and roll the ball in the pecans. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 246.91kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7.8g | Fat: 23.26g | Saturated Fat: 11.19g | Cholesterol: 64.05mg | Sodium: 282.85mg | Potassium: 103.95mg | Fiber: 0.65g | Sugar: 1.92g | Vitamin A: 618.64IU | Vitamin C: 0.15mg | Calcium: 179.82mg | Iron: 0.36mg