Mix and Match Party Cheese Ball

Ingredients:

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese , softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 cooked slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon , crumbled
1 cup chopped PLANTERS Deluxe Mixed Nuts
RITZ Crackers

Method:

MIX all ingredients except nuts and crackers; cover.
REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour.
SHAPE into ball; roll in nuts. Serve with the crackers.

Helpful Hints:

Liven up the appetizer table with a party cheese ball that lets you customize the flavors with mix-and-match abandon.
time
prep:
15 min
total: 1 hr 15 min
servings total: 26 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each
Suggested Variations
Dried Cranberries and Almonds
Prepare as directed, substituting 1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberries for the bacon and finely chopped PLANTERS Sliced Almonds for the nuts.
Red Pepper and Walnut
Prepare as directed, substituting 1/2 cup finely chopped red peppers for the bacon and finely chopped PLANTERS Walnuts for the nuts.
Green Onion and Pecans
Prepare as directed, substituting 1/2 cup chopped green onions for the bacon and
finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans for the nuts.


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