Fall-Inspired Ham & Cheese Appetizer Platter
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
Servings: 4
Calories: 599kcal
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
Nutrition Facts
Fall-Inspired Ham & Cheese Appetizer Platter
Amount Per Serving
Calories 599
Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 93mg4%
Potassium 277mg8%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 37g41%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 123IU2%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 477mg48%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Written By: Olga Miller
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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