GARLIC-PARMESAN CHEESE BALL

CREDIT TO (TASTE OF HOME) AND RECIPE BY: Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Makes

about 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 11 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional
• Assorted fresh vegetables and/or crackers

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Shape into a ball. Roll in walnuts if desired. Wrap tightly; chill 2 hours. Serve with vegetables and/or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 98 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.