Meet the Cook: Needing a quick appetizer one night when dinner was running late, I combined a few leftovers into this easy cheese ball. For variety, you can shape it into a log, or substitute favorite herbs for the pepper. My husband and I are the proud parents of two children, Kenton, 6, and Katie, 4. -Tamara Rickard, Bartlett, Tennessee
Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Assorted crackers
Directions
Beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese and pepper until blended. Stir in broccoli. Shape into a ball; roll in bacon to coat. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until serving.
Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers. Yield: 20 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Nutritional Facts
2 tablespoons spread : 76 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Assorted crackers
Directions
Beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese and pepper until blended. Stir in broccoli. Shape into a ball; roll in bacon to coat. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until serving.
Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers. Yield: 20 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Nutritional Facts
2 tablespoons spread : 76 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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