George's Mom's Homemade Herb Cheese Recipe

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George's Mom's Homemade Herb Cheese
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  1. Drill holes into the bottom of a round plastic storage container (approximately 6 inches wide and at least 4 inches high) and set aside. Line a colander with cheesecloth and set aside.
  2. Put the milk and half-and-half into a large pot over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until it reaches 195 degrees F. (There will be a slight simmer and the top will be very foamy.) Remove from the heat and slowly stir in the vinegar. Put the colander into the sink and pour this mixture into the cheesecloth. When most of the liquid has passed through, add the tomatoes, basil, and salt and stir gently to incorporate. Gather up the ends of the cheesecloth and transfer the cheese to the plastic container. Set the container on a rack on a sheet pan to catch the whey. Put a plate on top and weight it down with some heavy cans to squeeze out the excess liquid. Let rest for 1 hour, remove the cheesecloth, and return it to the plastic container with the plates and weights. Put it into the refrigerator overnight. To serve, put the cheese onto a plate and brush with a little olive oil.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 259.27 Kcal (1086 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.35g 11%
Cholesterol 32.13mg 11%
Sodium 438.37mg 18%
Potassium 961.24mg 20%
Total Carbs 28.82g 10%
Sugars 25.78g 103%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 2%
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 667.9mg 67%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 44.35 Kcal (186 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.26g 11%
Cholesterol 5.5mg 11%
Sodium 74.98mg 18%
Potassium 164.42mg 20%
Total Carbs 4.93g 10%
Sugars 4.41g 103%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 2%
Protein 2.91g 34%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 114.2mg 67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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