A Great Holiday Appetizer, Lightened Up!

Cheese BallServes: 16 | Serving Size: 1/4 cupIngredients:

• 1 pound fat-free cream cheese
• 8 ounces light cream cheese
• 2 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Using a hand blender, cream the cream cheese and cheddar cheese together until smooth.
2. Add the Worcestershire sauce, onion, and garlic, then refrigerated until firm.
3. Form the cheese mixture into a ball and roll it in chopped parsley.
4. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 days.

Nutrition Information:

• Serves 16. Each serving contains 134 calories, 12 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 39 mg cholesterol, 241 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, 0 g dietary fiber, 2 g sugar, and 4 g protein.
• Each serving also has 12% DV vitamin A, 4% DV vitamin C, 5% DV calcium, and 5% DV iron.

Chef’s Tips:

1. This is a cheese ball that’s lighter in fat and calories, but just as flavorful and easy to spread as a regular version.
2. Serve with whole wheat low-fat crackers and fresh vegetable sticks.
3. For a different flavor profile, use a dried Italian herb seasoning in place of the chopped parsley.