| 2/3 | cup grated Parmesan cheese |
| 2/3 | cup finely chopped nuts |
| 1 | small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup) |
| 1 | tablespoon milk |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 | teaspoon pepper |
| 1/4 | teaspoon garlic powder |
| 2 | packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
| Coarsely chopped nuts |
| 1. | Stir together all ingredients except coarsely chopped nuts until well blended. Shape into ball; roll in coarsely chopped nuts. |
| 2. | Wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 48 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. |
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| Make a stunning presentation by sprinkling the cheese ball with chopped fresh parsley. Place cheese spread on a pretty serving platter, and surround it with a variety of crackers so guests can choose what they like. Try one of the cracker variety packs containing several types of crackers in one box. |
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| Add about 2 teaspoons of a favorite dried herb—basil works especially well—to the cheese mixture for an extra layer of flavor. |
Nutrition Information:
205 ( 170 ); 19 g ( 10 g); 45 mg; 310 mg; 3 g ( 0g); 6 g 12 %; 0%; 12 %; 4 % 1 ; 2