Deb’s Cheese Ball

Name: Deb's Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan and Romano cheese; 2 teaspoons finely chopped leek (white portion only); 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried chives; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided; 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts; Assorted crackers

Plenty of herbs blend with four kinds of cheese for this scrumptious spread. Using reduced-fat ingredients makes it a little lighter. —Deb Lavengood, New Palestine, Indiana

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan and Romano cheese
2 teaspoons finely chopped leek (white portion only)
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in cheeses, leek, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, chives, pepper flakes, onion powder, seasoned salt, oregano and 1 teaspoon minced parsley.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Shape into a ball and roll in walnuts and remaining parsley; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 hour longer. Serve with crackers.