Food Network Cheese And Crackers Christmas Tree Recipe

Total time: 60 minutes

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Cheese And Crackers Christmas Tree Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 41%. At 951mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Food Network Cheese And Crackers Christmas Tree Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 145 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 550
Total Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 97mg
Sodium: 951mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 18g
Calcium: 414mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 235mg Vitamin A: 298mcg
Vitamin C: 4mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • Two 8-ounce blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 5 cups shredded white Cheddar (about 16 ounces)
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pretzel rod
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup pretzel sticks (about 40 pieces)
  • 1/2 cup mini buttery crackers (about 45 pieces)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • Crackers, for serving

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)