Blog Carnival - Party Cheese Wreath Recipe

1. Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon chopped red bell peppers
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 dash ground red pepper (cayenne)

2. Cooking Directions
Beat cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Place drinking glass in center of serving platter. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of cheese mixture around glass, just touching outer edge of glass to form ring; smooth with spatula. Remove glass. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional red bell pepper, if desired. Serve with assorted NABISCO Crackers and breadsticks.
Yield: 24 servings

Nutrition Info
Per Serving
Calories: 105 kcal
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Fat: 9 g
Protein: 3 g
Sugars: 0 g

3. Still Hungry?
Notes:
Substitute
Prepare as directed, using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese.
Mini Cheeseballs
Shape cream cheese mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll in soft, light rye or dark pumpernickel bread