Pecan Cheese Ball

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kraft

A trio of cheeses—cheddar, blue and cream cheese—are blended, shaped in a ball and rolled in chopped pecans for an easy and classic appetizer spread.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

1 hr 15 min

servings

total:

16 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each

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What You Need

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

cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese

1/2

cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans

RITZ Crackers

Make It

BEAT cheeses in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

SHAPE into ball; roll in pecans. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

SERVE as a spread with crackers.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Healthy Living

Save 6 grams of fat and 2.5 grams of saturated fat per serving by using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese and RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers.

Shortcut

To speed-soften 8 oz. cream cheese, microwave on HIGH for 15 to 20 seconds.

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a cook

posted:10/13/2010

Superb!!! I substituted Honey Roasted Peanuts.

blueyz3910

posted:6/29/2010

big hit w all of my husbands poker buddies

a cook

posted:11/5/2009

It was great. I added approx 1/2 more cayenne pepper

kmburke12

posted:11/5/2009

Great party appetizer, loved it and easy to make.

jennaklein

posted:5/27/2009

makes a lot!

a cook

posted:4/8/2009

I love this simple cheese ball. I've also rolled it in parsley or red pepper flakes to serve to a crowd in case of nut allergies. I always get lots of compliments and requests for the recipe. One note: although leftovers (if you have any) are still good the second or third day, after that it really starts to give off an aroma of blue cheese!

postinote

posted:12/22/2008

I was looking for a tasty and simple recipe for a Cheese Ball for Christmas and Christmas Day. I believe I found it.Will rate after the Holidays !

elena426

posted:11/10/2008

Excellent! Made this for a shower and it was gone in minutes..very easy to make.

a cook