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Mini Cheese Balls

Mini Cheese Balls recipe
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Everyone loves cheese balls, and you'll love these bite-sized versions even more, because they look spectacular but are a breeze to make!
time
prep:
15 min
total:
2 hr 15 min
servings
total:
18 servings

What You Need

1
tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
1
pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
4
slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, finely chopped
1/2
tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2
tsp. garlic powder
1/2
cup toasted PLANTERS Walnuts, ground

Make It

MIX cream cheese spread and mozzarella in medium bowl until blended. Stir in bacon and seasonings.

SHAPE into 54 balls, using 1 tsp. cheese mixture for each. Roll in nuts.

REFRIGERATE 2 hours.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Variation
Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese Spread and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese.
Variation
For a change of pace, substitute KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese for the mozzarella and 2 Tbsp. each chopped fresh parsley, fresh basil and chives for the dried seasonings. Or, substitute 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes for the chopped cooked bacon.
Serving Suggestion
Serve with your favorite NABISCO Crackers, such as RITZ.
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