Holiday Feta Cheese Ball

Yield: 32 servings

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
• 2 (8 ounce) packages Athenos Traditional Feta Cheese, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
• 1 cup Planters Walnut Pieces, finely chopped*

Instructions

1. Mix cream cheese and feta cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
2. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
3. Shape into ball. Roll in chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
4. Serve with assorted Nabisco Crackers.

Notes

* To intensify the flavor and crunch of the walnuts, toast them before use. Just spread them onto a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Prepare as directed, using Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese and Athenos Traditional Reduced Fat Feta Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Feta Cheese.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 110, Total fat 10g, Saturated fat 5g, Cholesterol 25mg, Sodium 220mg, Carbohydrate 2g, Dietary fiber 0g, Sugars 1g, Protein 4g Vitamin A 8% DV, Vitamin C 4% DV, Calcium 4% DV, Iron 0% DV

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Kraft Heinz Company