Pesto Cheese Ball, Party Perfect! Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 1/2 cups fresh parsley sprigs, trimmed
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, trimmed
4 oz provolone cheese, shredded
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted, chopped
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh garlic
1 dash ground red pepper
crackers , thin or french bread, slices thin

Directions:

Fill 3-quart saucepan with 4 cups water.
Bring to boil over high heat 4 to 5 minutes.
Dip 3 cups parsley and basil into boiling water just until wilted about 30 seconds.
Rinse with cold water. Drain well, squeezing out excess liquid.
Chop wilted parsley and basil leaves.
Combine wilted parsley and basil, provolone cheese, pine nuts, cream cheese, garlic and red pepper in large mixer bowl.
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed 1 to 2 minutes.
Shape into ball. Cover; refrigerate until firm at least 3 hours.
Chop remaining parsley. Reshape ball, if necessary. Roll cheese ball in remaining chopped parsley to coat.
Serve with crackers or thin French bread slices.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	129.59 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.07g	17%
Cholesterol	13.68mg	5%
Sodium	150.63mg	6%
Potassium	231.27mg	5%
Total Carbs	3.36g	1%
Sugars	0.85g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	5%
Protein	5.99g	12%
Vitamin C	35.7mg	60%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	154.5mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	231.57 Kcal (970 kJ)
Calories from fat	177.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.78g	17%
Cholesterol	24.44mg	5%
Sodium	269.16mg	6%
Potassium	413.26mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.01g	1%
Sugars	1.53g	3%
Dietary Fiber	2.14g	5%
Protein	10.7g	12%
Vitamin C	63.9mg	60%
Iron	4.2mg	13%
Calcium	276mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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