CLASSIC PINECONE SUPER-CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Classic Pinecone Super-Cheddar Cheese Ball image

Here's everyone's favorite toasted almond pinecone cheese ball. It's every bit as creamy as the original, only this one has the added sharpness of Cheddar.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Meal Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and pepper.
Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
Refrigerate 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g