Name: Pecan Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 pkg. (4.5 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese; 1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans; RITZ Crackers

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15 Min(s) Prep

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A trio of cheeses—cheddar, blue and cream cheese—are blended, shaped in a ball and rolled in chopped pecans for an easy and classic appetizer spread.

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16 servings

Original recipe yields 16 servings

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 pkg. (4.5 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese

1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans

RITZ Crackers

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Let's Make It

Beat cheeses in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

Shape into ball; roll in pecans. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Serve as a spread with crackers.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Healthy Living

Save 6 grams of fat and 2.5 grams of saturated fat per serving by using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese and RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers.

Tip 2

Shortcut

To speed-soften 8 oz. cream cheese, microwave on HIGH for 15 to 20 seconds.

Nutrition

Calories

210

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16g

21%

Saturated Fat 7g

35%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 30mg

10%

Sodium 330mg

14%

Total Carbohydrates 12g

Dietary Fibers 1g

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g

10%

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

10%

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

16 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.