FIVE-STAR PARMESAN CHEESE BALL

Five-Star Parmesan Cheese Ball image

This cheese ball gets its five-star rating from a five-cheese blend, cream cheese and grated Parmesan-not to mention a roll in chopped pecans.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 3h15m

Yield 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. HEINZ Balsamic Vinegar
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

Beat cream cheese and shredded cheese in small bowl with mixer until blended.
Add all remaining ingredients except nuts; mix well. Refrigerate several hours.
Shape into ball; roll in nuts until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g