FETA CHEESE BALL

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We love this combination of pungent flavors. The original version was submitted by Kelly O'Rourke on allrecipes.com however I lightened it a bit by using reduced fat cream cheese, less oil and then added our preferred amounts of seasonings. Allow at least 2 hours for chilling time.

Provided by Acerast

Categories Spreads

Time 2h10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages neufchatel cheese, softened (reduced fat cream cheese)
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

With an electric mixer or food processor, combine the cream cheese, feta cheese, olive oil, green onions and garlic.
Season with dill, oregano and cracked black pepper; mix well.
Form into 2 balls or place in a decorative bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours to allow it to become firm and for flavors to blend.
Enjoy on vegetable sticks, assorted crackers, bread sticks, or toasted pita triangles or baguette rounds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1191.5, Fat 106.3, SaturatedFat 59.3, Cholesterol 301.1, Sodium 2113.8, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 43.3