Party Cheese Ball

photo by:kraft

Known to frequent holiday open houses, this creamy appetizer with a nutty exterior doesn't stick around long. Which is exactly why you'll want to keep this recipe handy.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

3 hr 15 min

servings

total:

24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

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What You Need

pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Tbsp. finely chopped onions

Tbsp. chopped red bell peppers

tsp. Worcestershire sauce

tsp. lemon juice

Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)

cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans, toasted

Make It

BEAT cream cheese and cheddar in small bowl with mixer until blended.

ADD all remaining ingredients except nuts; mix well. Refrigerate several hours.

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.

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patstarkey

posted:4/21/2009

took this to a church party..everybody loved it & wanted the recipe!! my family all liked it too. thanks again for a 5 star recipe!

rubyredcrystal

posted:12/12/2008

I am asked to take thies to my frieds partys and they all rave about it. It is also very east

a cook

posted:11/21/2008

Family and Party Favorite, many requests for recipe when served.

Aki11

posted:11/19/2008

Always a favorite at parties

dzm388

posted:11/16/2008

Makes a HUGE amount but very easy to work with once chilled. Served half for Thanksgiving to my husband's family and took the other half to work. All agreed this is addictive! Will make again, may try some variations next time, great recipe!

clairesmoker

posted:3/23/2008

This cheeseball is excellent! My family members are not huge fans of nuts so I left off the pecans and it was still a big hit!

inkydink81

posted:2/28/2008

Great Cheeseball. I made this for my sister's graduation party and a superbowl party and both times it was gone.

1Darlnen

posted:1/24/2008

The best ever!! I made this for Christmas and it stole the show. I displayed it on a snowman shaped dish where the spreaders were mittens and shoes. It was the cuties thing.

!stymie

posted:1/15/2008

This is the best cheese ball I have ever eaten! It taste great and is so easy to make. My sister was sure I had bought it. I have had several request for the recipe as I have made it for several gatherings.

a cook

posted:12/26/2007

this recpie was easy to make and really good