PARTY CHEESE BALL MADE OVER

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What are the secrets of this smart cheese ball makeover? Sharp cheddar cheese combines with smooth Neufchatel for better-for-you creaminess.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. cheese mixture, 2 pieces celery and 5 crackers each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 Tbsp. finely chopped red peppers
1 Tbsp. finely chopped green onions
2 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
12 stalks celery, cut crosswise into quarters
round buttery crackers with whole wheat

Steps:

Beat Neufchatel and cheddar in small bowl with mixer until blended.
Add peppers, onions and mustard; mix well.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Shape into ball; roll in parsley. Serve with celery and crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g