Holiday Feta
Cheese Ball
- 2 (8-ounce each) packages
cream cheese, softened
2 (8-ounce) packages feta cheese, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped nuts, toasted*
- I bunch fresh parsley,
chopped
- In a medium bowl, beat
the cream cheese and feta cheese with an electric mixer on medium
speed until well blended.
- Add remaining ingredients
and mix well. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or until well
chilled.
- Shape into ball and roll
in chopped fresh parsley; cover and refrigerate until serving
time.
- Serve with assorted crackers.
Makes 24 servings.
*To toast nuts, place in
a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to
15 minutes or until nuts are lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Cool.