Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Ball Rolled in Walnuts

Sun-Dried Tomatoes make for a lively and colourful presentation

15 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 5 minutes

333 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3	ounces	sundried tomatoes	sun-dried tomatoes, blanched
8	ounces	cream cheese
1	tablespoon	butter	unsalted
1	cup	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	freshly grated
2	tablespoons	olive oil
2	cups	basil	fresh leaves lightly packed
1/2	cup	walnuts	chopped
1	x	crackers	your choice

Directions

BLANCHING TECHNIQUE: Bring 1-quart of water to boil. Submerge tomatoes in boiling water for 3 minutes to reconstitute.

Take 4 aside and cut into strips.

In a food processor, combine cream cheese, butter, Parmesan, olive oil and remaining sun-dried tomatoes. Process as smooth. Feel freee to leave some recongnizable bits of sun-dried tomato for a bit of pizzaz.

Refrigerate for 1 hour, preferably overnight or until firm enough to shape into a ball.

Roll in chopped walnuts and place the cheese ball on a platter. Arrange a bed of basil leaves on a platter. Place cheese ball on bed. Using the resevered sun-dried tomato strips, arrange in a starburst around the cheese ball.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 75g

Amount per Serving

Calories 333 83% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.0g	47%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	68%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 446mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 12.0g	25%

Vitamin A	14%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	23%		Iron	7%

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

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