Party Cheese Ball Made Over
Party Cheese Ball Made Over
1 Hr(s) 15 Min(s)
15 Min(s) Prep
1 Hr(s) Cook
Healthy Living
What are the secrets of this smart cheese ball makeover? Sharp cheddar cheese combines with smooth Neufchatel for better-for-you creaminess.
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24 servings
Original recipe yields 24 servings
1 Tbsp. finely chopped red peppers
1 Tbsp. finely chopped green onions
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
12 stalks celery, cut crosswise into quarters
round buttery crackers with whole wheat
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Let's Make It
1
Beat Neufchatel and cheddar in small bowl with mixer until blended.
2
Add peppers, onions and mustard; mix well.
3
Refrigerate 1 hour.
4
Shape into ball; roll in parsley. Serve with celery and crackers.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Makeover - How We Did It
We saved 90 calories and 10g of fat, including 3.5g of saturated fat, per serving by coating the cheese ball with parsley instead of nuts, reducing the amount of cheese and using Neufchatel cheese and 2% Milk Cheddar instead of full-fat cheeses. Finally, we serve the cheese ball with round buttery crackers with whole wheat.
Tip 2
Serving Suggestion
Cut the remaining red pepper into chunks and serve with the cheese ball.
Tip 3
Variation
Mix Neufchatel mixture as directed; shape into log or 24 small balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Roll in parsley until evenly coated. Serve as directed.
Tip 4
Make Ahead
This flavorful cheese ball can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving.
Tip 5
Nutrition Bonus
Since this classic party favorite is made with better-for-you ingredients, it can fit into a healthful eating plan.
Nutrition
Calories
130
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 250mg
11%
Total Carbohydrates 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 2g
4%
Protein 3g
6%
Vitamin A
8%
Vitamin C
2%
Calcium
6%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
24 servings, 2 Tbsp. cheese mixture, 2 pieces celery 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.
Tags
2% milk
bell peppers
celery
cheddar cheese-reduced fat
cheese-reduced fat
cream cheese
cream cheese-reduced fat
dijon mustard
green onions
GREY POUPON Mustard
KRAFT Cheddar Cheese
mustard
Neufchatel cheese
onions
parsley
peppers
PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese
PHILADELPHIA Reduced Fat
red peppers
scallions
crackers
whole wheat crackers
All Seasons
Appetizer
Celery
Cheddar
Cheese
Cheesy
Cooking for a Crowd
Cream Cheese
Easy
Grey Poupon
Kraft Cheese
Kraft Shredded Cheese
Nutrition and Well-Being
Onion
Peppers
Philadelphia
Picnic
Potluck
Spreads and Cheeseballs
Vegetables
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