Tangy, slightly salty feta
is combined with cream cheese, green onion and red bell pepper
to create this delicious and festive holiday cheese ball rolled
in chopped toasted nuts and fresh parsley.
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.