Holiday Cheese Truffles Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 4 hr 15 min Makes: 24 servings, 2 truffles and 5 crackers each 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 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1-2/3 cups PLANTERS Chopped Pecans SOCIABLES Savory Crackers BEAT cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder and ground red pepper until well blended. Divide in half. Add roasted red peppers to one half and green onions to the other half; mix each half until well blended. Cover. REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled. SHAPE each cheese mixture into 24 balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Roll in pecans. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Size-Wise Enjoy a single serving of this indulgent holiday treat. Jazz It Up Try these other coatings for these tasty truffles -- sesame seeds, chopped fresh parsley, paprika and KRAFT Shredded Cheese. Variations Prepare as directed, using one of the following options: Festive Wreath: Alternately arrange different flavored truffles in a large circle on platter to resemble a holiday wreath. Create a decorative bow out of green onion strips. Use to garnish wreath. Cheese Logs: Roll each half into a 6-inch log. Roll in desired coatings as directed.
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