Mediterranean Cheese Ball

Name: Mediterranean Cheese Ball
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 1 3/4 cups
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 4 ounces (1 cup) Land O Lakes® Creamy Italian Blend Cheese shredded; 3 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives; 2 tablespoons chopped sundried tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

This elegant addition to your appetizer buffet boasts sunny Mediterranean flavors such as tangy kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes and lemon.

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Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

4 ounces (1 cup) Land O Lakes® Creamy Italian Blend Cheese, shredded

3 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives

2 tablespoons chopped sundried tomatoes

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided

1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

¹/₂ teaspoon garlic powder

How to make

STEP 1

Combine cream cheese, Italian Blend cheese, olives, sundried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon parsley, lemon zest and juice, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in bowl. Using hand mixer, beat until well combined. Transfer to large piece of plastic food wrap.
STEP 2

Using damp hands, form cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap tightly; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
STEP 3

To serve, unwrap cheese ball; place onto serving plate. Sprinkle with remaining chopped parsley.
STEP 4

Serve alongside crostini, fresh vegetables, pita chips or favorite crackers.

Tip #1

Cold cream cheese? Soften in a snap by removing foil wrapper, placing in a microwave-safe bowl and microwaving in 5-second bursts, checking for desired softness.

Tip #2

Make this up to a day ahead of time—just wrap and refrigerate. When it's time to serve, garnish with parsley.

130 Calories

11 Fat (g)

35 Cholesterol (mg)

210 Sodium (mg)

3 Carbohydrates (g)

0 Dietary Fiber

5 Protein (g)

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