Party Cheese Ball

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Serving size:24
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Party Cheese Ball

Ingredients

  • 16 oz PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 8 oz KRAFT shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped onions
  • 1 tbsp chopped red bell peppers
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 cup chopped PLANTERS pecans, toasted

Directions

  1. BEAT cream cheese and Cheddar in small bowl with mixer until blended.
  2. ADD all remaining ingredients except nuts; mix well. Refrigerate several hours.
  3. SHAPE into ball; roll in nuts. Serve with RITZ Crackers.

 

Kraft Kitchens tips:

VARIATION
Prepare by reducing the amount of Cheddar cheese to 1/2 cup and using PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. In addition, coat the cheese ball with chopped fresh parsley instead of chopped nuts.

SUBSTITUTE
Substitute pimentos for the red bell peppers and/or toasted chopped PLANTERS Slivered Almonds or finely chopped fresh parsley for the nuts.

VARIATION
Mix cream cheese mixture as directed; shape into log or 24 small balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Roll in nuts until evenly coated. Serve as directed.