Nutty Cheese Ball

1cup (235 ml) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1cup (235 ml) shredded Swiss cheese

1package (8 oz.

[225 g]) light cream cheese

2tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh chives

2teaspoons (10 ml) Worcestershire sauce

14 teaspoon (1 ml) paprika

12 teaspoon (2 ml) garlic powder

14 cup (60 ml) finely chopped pecans

Place all ingredients, except pecans, in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about 1 minute, or until well blended.

On waxed paper, shape mixture into a ball. Roll ball in chopped pecans. Wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate until serving time. Serve with assorted crackers or raw vegetables.

Yield: 24 servings (2 tablespoons [30 ml] per serving).

Per serving: About 65 cal, 4 g pro, 1 g carb, 5 g fat, 13 mg chol, 109 mg sod.

Spinach and Cheese Crostini

1baguette loaf, cut into 12-inch (1.25-cm) slices

2teaspoons (10 ml) butter or margarine

12 cup (120 ml) finely chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1package (9 oz. [255 g]) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1package (8 oz.

[225 g]) light cream cheese

14 cup (60 ml) roasted red peppers

12 cup (120 ml) shredded Cheddar cheese

Place baguette slices on baking sheet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 4 to 6 minutes, or until toasted.

Set aside.

Melt butter in 10-inch (25-cm) skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Add spinach. Cook and stir 30 to 60 seconds, or until warm. Cool slightly.

Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2, mix about

30 seconds. Add spinach mixture. Continuing on Speed 2, mix about 30 seconds. Add red peppers. Continuing on Speed 2, mix about 30 seconds. Spread spinach mixture on toasted baguette slices. Top each slice with about 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Cheddar cheese. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5 to 8 minutes, or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Yield: 12 servings (2 crostini per serving).

Per serving: About 141 cal, 6 g pro, 16 g carb, 6 g fat, 12 mg chol, 324 mg sod.

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KitchenAid 400 Nutty Cheese Ball, Spinach and Cheese Crostini, ⁄2 cup 120 ml finely chopped onion Clove garlic, minced