Cheese Ball "In-the-Net"
This creamy cheddar and roasted pepper cheese ball is easy to make ahead for a party appetizer. Decorate like a basketball for a themed event!
Prep time30 min
Total time3hr 30min
ServingsMakes 2-1/2 cups spread or 20 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 16 WHEAT THINS each.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Neufchatel cheese, softened
- 1 pkg. (7 oz.) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped drained roasted red peppers
- ¼ cup turkey pepperoni (about 1-1/4 oz.), finely chopped
- ¼ cup pitted black olives, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise
- WHEAT THINS Original Snacks
Preparation
- Mix all ingredients except olives and WHEAT THINS until blended; shape into ball. Wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate 3 hours.
- Place cheese ball on platter. Decorate with olives and WHEAT THINS to resemble a basketball and net as shown in photo.
- Serve with additional WHEAT THINS.
Recipe Tips
- Special Extra
Add 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning to cheese mixture before shaping into ball and refrigerating as directed.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 210 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 10g | |
| Saturated fat 3.5g | |
| Trans fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | |
| Sodium 430mg | |
| Carbohydrate 23g | |
| Dietary fiber 2g | |
| Total sugars 4g | |
| Protein 6g | |
| Vitamin A | 8 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 4 %DV |
| Calcium | 20 %DV |
| Iron | 6 %DV |