Savory Cheese Truffles
Ingredients
- 1 container (8 ounces) cream cheese spread
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco® hot pepper sauce (optional)
- 1 package (8 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds, pecans or snipped fresh parsley
- Assorted crackers (optional)
Directions
In Classic Batter Bowl, combine cream cheese spread, garlic and pepper sauce, if desired; mix well. Add cheddar cheese to cream cheese mixture (mixture will be stiff).
Using Small Scoop, drop level scoops of cheese mixture onto cutting board. Coat cheese balls in almonds, pecans or parsley. Serve with assorted crackers, if desired.
Yield:
- about 30 truffles servings
Nutrients per serving:
Calories 70, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 75 mg, Fiber 0 g