Fall-Inspired Ham & Cheese Appetizer Platter
Published Nov 05, 2024
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You can use any variety of soft cheese and any combination of nuts, dried fruits, herbs, and spices to make these superfood-laden cheese balls!
Fall-Inspired Ham & Cheese Appetizer Platter
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup toasted pecans
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries
- 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, , divided, leaves removed, and stems discarded
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground sumac
- A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, , to taste, optional
- 18 small mozzarella balls, , wiped dry with a paper towel
- 4 assorted apples, , cored and cut into 8 wedges
- 1-2 tablespoons raw sugar, , to taste
- Extra-virgin olive oil, , for grilling
- German bologna or any other ham-style cold cuts, , sliced
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pecans, cranberries, half of the rosemary leaves, and spices; pulse a few times until well blended and finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl. Roll the cheese balls in the nut mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finely chop the remaining rosemary leaves and toss together with apple wedges and sugar in a medium bowl.
- Brush the grill pan with olive oil over medium heat. Grill the apple wedges until they have grill marks and have softened slightly, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- On a large serving platter, arrange the cheese balls, slices of bologna, and grilled apple wedges. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 25gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 277mgFiber: 7gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 477mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Written By: Olga Miller
