Impress your guests with a delectable and creamy treat - the spinach and gorgonzola cheese ball. This tantalizing appetizer combines the vibrant flavors of fresh spinach, sharp gorgonzola cheese, and a medley of herbs and spices, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. Whether you're hosting a party, a special gathering, or simply craving a delightful snack, this spinach and gorgonzola cheese ball is sure to be a hit.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPINACH AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE BALL
An elegant and simple cold appetizer. Great served with water biscuits.
Provided by PEARLIEQ
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Spinach Dip Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir together cream cheese and spinach in a large bowl; mix well. Gently fold in Gorgonzola crumbles. Shape cheese mixture into a ball. Roll cheese ball in slivered almonds. Wrap well; chill until firm, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 201 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
GORGONZOLA PASTA WITH SPINACH AND WALNUTS
This easy pasta dish takes less than 30 minutes and less than 10 ingredients to make. The gorgonzola packs a creamy punch of flavor that is well balanced by the Parmesan and buttery spinach. The finely chopped toasty walnuts add a nice crunchy texture to each bite.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a large skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the walnuts to a cutting board (reserve the skillet) and let cool slightly, then very finely chop.
- In the last 2 minutes of cooking the pasta, add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the spinach, cover and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, gorgonzola, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to the skillet. Toss until the cheese is melted and the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce. Add more pasta water as needed; season with salt.
- Divide the pasta among shallow bowls and top with the walnuts. Drizzle any remaining sauce in the skillet on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 45 milligrams, Sodium 823 milligrams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 2 grams
RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH SPINACH & GORGONZOLA
When my family comes for a visit, they always ask me to make this unique dish for dinner. Homemade cheesy gnocchi is topped with a rich sauce made with butternut squash, spinach and Gorgonzola.- Brud Holland, Watkins Glen, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400° for 50-55 minutes or until tender. Peel potatoes; press through a potato ricer or strainer into a large bowl. Cool slightly., Add ricotta and Romano cheeses, oil and salt to potato pulp; beat on low speed until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Add flour; mix well. On a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough., Divide dough into 16 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 1/2-in.-thick rope; cut into 3/4-in. pieces. Press and roll each piece with a lightly floured fork., In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches until they float, 30-60 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm., In a large saucepan, combine the squash, basil, water, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook until squash is tender, 4-6 minutes. , Stir in cream and Gorgonzola. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Add spinach; cook until spinach is wilted. Serve with gnocchi.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 833 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 248mg cholesterol, Sodium 1420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 101g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
EGGPLANT SANDWICHES WITH GORGONZOLA CHEESE AND SPINACH
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories lunch, main course
Time 25m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If desired, trim off and discard the skin of each eggplant round. Place each round on a flat surface and hold a knife parallel to the surface. Cut each round in half, splitting each sandwichlike almost but not through to the end. Leave a small hinge at one end of each round. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper.
- Drop the spinach into a small quantity of boiling water. Stir and let return to the boil. Drain quickly and run under cold water. Drain thoroughly, pressing to extract excess moisture. Chop the spinach.
- Fill each sandwich with a thin slice of cheese and top each piece of cheese with a portion of the chopped spinach. Close each sandwich.
- Dip each sandwich in flour and shake off excess. Beat the egg with the water and dredge each sandwich, bottom and sides, in the mixture. Dredge each sandwich, bottom and sides, in bread crumbs to coat thoroughly. Shake off excess.
- Fill a heavy skillet with oil to a depth of about half an inch. Heat until the temperature on a fat thermometer is about 375 degrees. Add the sandwiches in one layer and let cook, turning occasionally, about three minutes or until each round is golden brown and cooked through. Drain on absorbent paper towels. Serve, if desired, with tomato sauce or garlic, oil and anchovy sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 443, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1531 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GORGONZOLA AND CREAM CHEESE BALLS
These elegant little balls are served on tiny pretzel sticks. Great make ahead. From The Hors D'Oeuvre Book by C. Castle.
Provided by Vicki in CT
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In bowl combine cream cheese, gorgonzola, celery, parsley, onion, chives, and seasonings. Mix until well blended. Taste and adjust seasonings. Chill 1-2 hours.
- Form cheese mixture into 3/4 inch balls and gently roll in nuts to cover completely. Place in single layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to two days.
- To serve arrange balls attractively on a serving plate. Insert single pretzel stick into each ball. Garnish with watercress.
GORGONZOLA CHEESE BALL
Intense flavours abound in this delicious cheese spread - the pungent gorgonzola combined with the delicate anisette of the Sambuca and the crunchy nuttiness of the pine nuts - this begs to be spread on a crisp, juicy wedge of pear or apple! This needs to be refrigerated for atleast 2 hours before serving.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Spreads
Time 5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine everything but nuts in food processor and process 1 minute.
- Spoon into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate for atleast 2 hours.
- Shape cold cheese mixture into a ball, roll in toasted nuts, refrigerate until serving time.
- Serve with assorted crackers and pear and apple wedges.
SPINACH-CHEESE BALLS
Make a veggie-lovers version of our classic and highly-rated Sausage-Cheese Balls appetizer.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all ingredients, except pasta sauce. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; place on cookie sheet.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan. Serve with pasta sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cheese Ball, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAMY GORGONZOLA SPINACH PASTA
This is one of those super quick pasta recipes that is ready in about 20 minutes. Use any kind of pasta and serve with this creamy Gorgonzola sauce with fresh spinach.
Provided by gartenfee
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- In the meantime, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook shallots until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in cream and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add spinach and crumble in Gorgonzola cheese. Season with salt and pepper and cook until spinach is wilted and sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes.
- Drain fusilli and toss with sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 293.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
SPINACH AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE BALL
An elegant and simple cold appetizer. Great served with water biscuits.
Provided by PEARLIEQ
Categories Spinach Dips
Time 1h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir together cream cheese and spinach in a large bowl; mix well. Gently fold in Gorgonzola crumbles. Shape cheese mixture into a ball. Roll cheese ball in slivered almonds. Wrap well; chill until firm, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 201 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
SPINACH AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE BALL
An elegant and simple cold appetizer. Great served with water biscuits.
Provided by PEARLIEQ
Categories Spinach Dips
Time 1h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir together cream cheese and spinach in a large bowl; mix well. Gently fold in Gorgonzola crumbles. Shape cheese mixture into a ball. Roll cheese ball in slivered almonds. Wrap well; chill until firm, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 201 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
GORGONZOLA & CRANBERRY CHEESE BALL
A cheese ball is a classic appetizer to take to any gathering, and it's so easy to make. This version, studded with tangy dried cranberries, is a holiday hit. -Kathy Hahn, Pollock Pines, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cheeses. Stir in the cranberries, vegetables and pepper sauce. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Roll cheese ball in pecans. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SPINACH AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
This is an easily assembled recipe with a wonderful combination of flavors. Enjoy! -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, cashews and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
SPINACH SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND OLIVES
Steps:
- Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place spinach in large bowl. Arrange mushrooms and olives over spinach. Cook bacon in heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cheese, cream and mustard mixture to skillet. Stir just until melted and smooth (do not boil). Pour warm dressing over salad. Sprinkle salad with bacon.
SPINACH SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA CHEESE
This is just a wonderful salad with a great combination of flavors with the sweetness of the fruit and the tartness of the dressing and cheese. It is a spin-off of LonghornMama's Fruit 'n' Veggie Salad which is also a great salad. I made this again for my Easter weekend meal and added about 1/2 cup of dried bananas to it and would highly recommend doing that in the original recipe. :)
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Fruit
Time 25m
Yield 1 salad, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut stems from spinach and wash and spin dry.
- Chop the apple into small bite size pieces and place in a covered storage bowl or resealable bag.
- Add the lemon juice to the apples and set aside.
- Add the chopped apricots, raisins, broccoli florets and sunflower seeds to the spinach.
- Just before serving add the chopped apples and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
- Add enough dressing to lightly coat. You will have extra dressing left over, but it keeps well.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Dressing.
- Combine the Enova Salad Oil or light olive oil, honey and Balsamic Vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.5, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 159.7, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 35.2, Protein 6.4
Tips:
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing, as this will help it blend smoothly.
- To easily chop the spinach, stack the leaves on top of each other and roll them up tightly. Then, use a sharp knife to slice the roll into thin strips.
- If you don't have gorgonzola cheese, you can substitute another type of blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Stilton.
- You can add other ingredients to the cheese ball to taste, such as crumbled bacon, chopped walnuts, or dried cranberries.
- To make the cheese ball ahead of time, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, let the cheese ball come to room temperature for 30 minutes before unwrapping.
Conclusion:
Spinach and Gorgonzola Cheese Ball is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and beautiful green color, this cheese ball is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give this recipe a try.
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