Thanksgiving Recipes

Appetizer Recipes

Holiday Feta Cheese Ball

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

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.

Makes 32 servings.

Great Substitute: 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.

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

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

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Kraft Foods.

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