Best Gouda Balls Recipes

MINI SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE BALLS

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Parties just wouldn't be the same without cheese balls, and these minis pack a big flavor punch with smoked gouda, bacon and sundried tomatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
4 oz smoked Gouda cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1/3 cup cooked real bacon bits or pieces (from a jar or package)
1/4 cup finely chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1 cup finely chopped pecans or 2/3 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, Gouda cheese and bacon bits until well blended. Stir in tomatoes. Cover; refrigerate 45 to 60 minutes or until firm enough to shape into balls.
Place pecans in small shallow bowl. Shape cheese mixture into 28 (1-inch) balls, about 2 teaspoons cheese mixture for each ball. Roll in pecans to coat.
Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 24 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Mini Cheese Ball, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

GOUDA BALLS

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Easy, unusual treat that everyone will love! Roll in a favorite spice like ground cumin, paprika, or chili powder. Serve immediately with sliced French bread, crackers, or apple wedges.

Provided by KAREN HOWITT

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese

Time 2h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

½ cup sour cream
¼ cup butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 (7 ounce) balls Gouda cheese, wax removed
1 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

In a bowl, mix the sour cream, butter, and flour. Divide into two equal portions, cover, and refrigerate 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Roll out the dough portions on a flat surface. Place a gouda ball in the center of each portion, and wrap. Roll wrapped balls in the cumin. Place on a baking sheet.
Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 303.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

MINI SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE BALLS

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Make and share this Mini Smoked Gouda Cheese Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Betty Crocker Recip

Categories Pork

Time 25m

Yield 28 mini cheese balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1/3 cup cooked real bacon bits (from a jar or package) or 1/3 cup cooked bacon piece (from a jar or package)
1/4 cup finely chopped drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
1 cup finely chopped pecans or 2/3 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, Gouda cheese and bacon bits until well blended. Stir in tomatoes. Cover; refrigerate 45 to 60 minutes or until firm enough to shape into balls.
Place pecans or parsley in small shallow bowl. Shape cheese mixture into 28 (1-inch) balls, about 2 teaspoons cheese mixture for each ball. Roll in pecans to coat.
Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 24 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.7, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 13.5, Sodium 59.8, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2