Layered Mexican Dip

1package (8 oz. [250 g]) light cream cheese

1⁄2 cup (125 mL) shredded hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese

1⁄4 cup (50 mL) bean or black bean dip

1⁄2 cup (125 mL) thick and chunky salsa

1⁄2 cup (125 mL) chopped green onions

1⁄4 cup (50 mL) sliced pitted ripe olives

Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. Add Monterey Jack cheese. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 30 seconds.

Spread cheese mixture on 10-inch (25-cm) serving plate to within 1 or 2 inches (2.5 or 5 cm) of edge. Spread bean dip over cheese. Spread salsa over bean dip. Top with onions and olives. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

Yield: 12 servings (1⁄4 cup [50 mL] per serving).

Per serving: About 70 cal, 4 g pro, 3 g carb, 5 g fat, 12 mg chol, 265 mg sod.

Nutty Cheese Ball

1cup (250 mL) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1cup (250 mL) shredded Swiss cheese

1package (8 oz.

[250 g]) light cream cheese

2tablespoons (30 mL) chopped fresh chives

2teaspoons (10 mL) Worcestershire sauce

1⁄4 teaspoon (1 mL) paprika

1⁄2 teaspoon (2 mL) garlic powder

1⁄4 cup (50 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.

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