SESAME CHEESE BALL

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I came up with this cheese ball when I combined two favorite recipes. Unlike some cheese spreads that can be somewhat bland, this has a little zest. I make it for occasions throughout the year. -Brenda Baughman, Mansfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 cheese ball (about 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, celery, onion, garlic salt, seasoned salt and hot pepper sauce; beat until well blended. Shape into a ball; roll in sesame seeds. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.