Love My Philly

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
These dainty Holiday Cheese Truffles can be enjoyed during any holiday or special occasion.  Try these other coatings for these tasty truffles — sesame seeds, chopped fresh parsley, paprika and your favorite KRAFT Shredded Cheese.

 
 
 
 
 
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 4 hr 15 min
Makes: 4 doz. truffles or 24 servings, 2 truffles and 5 crackers each
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Ingredients

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 tsp. garlic powder  
Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
2 green onions, sliced
1-2/3 cups chopped PLANTERS Pecans  
SOCIABLES Savory Crackers

Instructions

BEAT first 4 ingredients with mixer until blended. Divide in half. Add roasted peppers to half and onions to other half; mix each until blended.

REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled.

SHAPE into 24 (1-inch) balls. Roll in nuts. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with crackers.