Recipe: Party Cheese Wreath or Mini Cheese Balls (make ahead)

PARTY CHEESE WREATH

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Kraft shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tbsp chopped red bell pepper
1 tbsp. finely chopped onion
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. lemon juice
dash ground red (cayenne) pepper

Mix cream cheese and Cheddar cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Blend in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

TO SERVE:
Place drinking glass in center of serving platter. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of cheese mixture around glass, just touching outer edge of glass to form ring; smooth with spatula. Remove glass. Serve with crackers.

VARIATION:

MINI CHEESE BALLS:
Shape cream cheese mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll in light rye bread crumbs or dark pumpernickel bread crumbs.

Makes 12 servings
Source: Favorite Brand Recipes No 84