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Mix 'n Match Party Cheese Ball

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Really tasty. I divided the recipe into 2 and made 2 small cheese balls, one the dried cranberries and almonds and the other the red pepper and walnut. Both were awesome!...read more

posted by

a1jones

on 9/19/2010

time

prep:

15 min

total:

1 hr 15 min

servings

total:

26 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each

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What You Need

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

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

tsp. Worcestershire sauce

cooked slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled

cup chopped PLANTERS Deluxe Mixed Nuts

RITZ Crackers

Make It

MIX all ingredients except nuts and crackers; cover.

REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour.

SHAPE into ball; roll in nuts. Serve with the crackers.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Dried Cranberries and Almonds

Prepare as directed, substituting 1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberries for the bacon and finely chopped PLANTERS Sliced Almonds for the nuts.

Red Pepper and Walnut

Prepare as directed, substituting 1/2 cup finely chopped red peppers for the bacon and finely chopped PLANTERS Walnuts for the nuts.

Green Onion and Pecans

Prepare as directed, substituting 1/2 cup chopped green onions for the bacon and finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans for the nuts.

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a1jones

posted:9/19/2010

Really tasty. I divided the recipe into 2 and made 2 small cheese balls, one the dried cranberries and almonds and the other the red pepper and walnut. Both were awesome! They were a big hit at the party I had.

queeniam

posted:11/25/2009

I make this cheese ball several times a year and it is always a hit!

a cook

posted:1/12/2009

Good- not great. There are other better cheese ball recipes on this site.

maverick456

posted:12/24/2008

Everyone loved this and couldn't believe that I made it. What a hit! Delicious!

a cook

posted:12/23/2008

Love the cheese ball. I only used 1 tsp of the worcestershire sauce and added 1 tsp of garlic powder. Very good, will make again.

AmandaLeaThomas

posted:11/29/2008

This cheese ball went over well at Thanksgiving. I found out that I personally don't really like the taste of Worchester sauce. I will make it again with some kind of seasoning instead of the sauce. I loved the mixed nuts!

TwinsMom76

posted:11/26/2008

this was sooo good i added garlic powder and used bacon bits it was so simple and tasty. This eill become a holiday/party favorit. The biggest plus for me was iadded up the price of all the stuff to make it and it was still cheaper and twice the size than a store bought cheese ball.

erin11190808

posted:11/19/2008

Very good and so...simple to make!