Festive Ham 'n' Cheese Spread

"My family goes wild over this mild-tasting, hearty cheese spread," comments Cara Flora of Olathe, Colorado.12-14 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons onion soup mix
- 1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- Assorted crackers
Directions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and soup mix until
- blended. Stir in ham and cheese.
- Form into a ball or spoon into a plastic wrap-lined mold. Roll in
- parsley. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with crackers. Yield:
- about 4 cups.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 122 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 289 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 6 g protein.