GREEK CHEESE BALLS

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This quick, easy party pleaser is best served with crackers, pita chips or pita bread cut in wedges.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 cheese balls (2-1/4 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups finely chopped walnuts, toasted
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in the feta cheese, olives, cucumber, red peppers and pepper. Shape into two balls; roll in walnuts. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.