LOW CARB APPETIZERS---HAM AND CHEESE BALL(click here to print)

Deviled Ham and Cheese Ball

Ingredients

2

4 1/4 ounce can deviled ham(check the ingredients on label. If sugar, cornstarch are added, you will need to shred your own ham that is not sugar cured

1

8 ounce package cream cheese, softened

2

cups real  shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)

1/2

cup finely chopped green sweet pepper

1

1 tbs of ranch dressing

3/4

cup unsalted, dry roasted sunflower seeds
pork rinds for dipping

 

Directions

1. In a medium bowl stir together deviled ham, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sweet pepper, and salad dressing. Divide mixture in half. Cover and chill for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
2. Form each portion into a ball. Roll the balls in sunflower seeds to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving. If desired, serve with low-carb tortilla chips. Makes 24 (2-tablespoon) servings.

Nutrition Facts (Deviled Ham and Cheese Ball)

• 129 kcal cal.;
• 11 g Fat, total;
• 26 mg chol.;
• 5 g sat. fat;
• 2 g carb.;
• 1 g fiber;
• 5 g pro.;
• 1 Fat;
• 1 High-Fat Meat;
• 231 mg sodium

      Recipe submitted by Edith Weil