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Love variety and choices as much as I do? Then you’ll love these Mix ‘n Match Party Cheese Balls. The thing I like the most about this recipe is that it doesn’t matter if you like sweet and spicy, crunchy and tangy… whichever way you want it, there’s a party cheese ball that fits your taste. Just choose from the following combinations and get your party started…

Dried Cranberries and Almonds
Prepare as directed, substituting 1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberries for the bacon and finely chopped PLANTERS Sliced Almonds for the nuts.

Red Pepper and Walnut
Prepare as directed, substituting 1/2 cup finely chopped red peppers for the bacon and finely chopped PLANTERS Walnuts for the nuts.

Green Onion and Pecans
Prepare as directed, substituting 1/2 cup chopped green onions for the bacon and finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans for the nuts.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hr 15 min
Makes: 26 servings
Nutritional Information

Ingredients

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg.  (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 slices  OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
1 cup chopped PLANTERS Deluxe Mixed Nuts
RITZ Crackers

Instructions

MIX all ingredients except nuts and crackers; cover.

REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour.

SHAPE into ball; roll in nuts. Serve with the crackers.