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Who doesn\u2019t love a good cheese ball? With this simple and delicious base recipe, you can make endless, elevated varieties to serve on their own or to add to beautiful cheese boards for any occasion. Try forming them into trees or shapes of your choosing in honour of winter or your favourite holiday or season! These delicious cheese balls are just one of 15 exceptional recipes found in the 2021 Milk Calendar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Who doesn\u2019t love a good cheese ball? With this simple and delicious base recipe, you can make endless, elevated varieties to serve on their own or to add to beautiful cheese boards for any occasion. Try forming them into trees or shapes of your choosing in honour of winter or your favourite holiday or season! 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Nutritional info per serving:<\/h4>\r\n(1\/8th recipe)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Calories<\/th>\r\n540<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
Protein<\/td>\r\n25 g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Carbohydrates<\/td>\r\n38 g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Fat<\/td>\r\n36 g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Fibre<\/td>\r\n5 g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sodium<\/td>\r\n780 mg<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sugars<\/td>\r\n\u00a09 g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Saturated Fat<\/td>\r\n19 g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Trans Fat<\/td>\r\n1.5 g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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