DEB'S CHEESE BALL

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Plenty of herbs blend with four kinds of cheese for this scrumptious spread. Using reduced-fat ingredients makes it a little lighter. -Deb Lavengood, New Palestine, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan and Romano cheese
2 teaspoons finely chopped leek (white portion only)
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in cheeses, leek, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, chives, pepper flakes, onion powder, seasoned salt, oregano and 1 teaspoon minced parsley., Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Shape into a ball and roll in walnuts and remaining parsley; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 hour longer. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.