Italian Cheese Ball

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This Italian Cheese Ball is very low in carbs and makes a perfect appetizer to share. Serve with crunchy veggies and keto-friendly chips.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Makes: 8 Servings

Net Carbs: 3

Calories: 233

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

US CustomaryMetric

2 8 oz bricks of cream cheese softened
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
2 tbs chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 tbs Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 green onions finely chopped
salt and black pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon garlic paste optional

Step-by-Step Instructions

Mix everything together in a large bowl apart from the Parmesan. Form the mixture into a large ball.
Place the Parmesan in a bowl and roll the cheese ball around in the Parmesan to coat it completely.
Store in the fridge (covered in plastic wrap) until required, removing 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 288mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 277IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 0mgNet Carbs: 3g

Notes

4g net carbs per serving

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.