Don’t let the small size of these cheese balls fool you. They’re loaded with flavor and crunch!

　　

Ingredients

serves 6, 2 cheese balls per serving

　　1/2 cup bell pepper (any color), diced or minced

　　1 medium rib of celery, diced or minced

　　2 medium green onions, thinly sliced

　　2 ounces light tub cream cheese

　　2 tablespoons soft goat cheese

　　1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

　　1/2 cup finely snipped fresh parsley

　　

Step 1

In a medium bowl, stir together all the ingredients except the parsley.

　　

Step 2

Put the parsley on a plate. Using a round tablespoon measure, scoop up 1 scant tablespoon cheese mixture. Roll into a ball. Roll in the parsley, turning to coat. Shake off any excess parsley. Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture. Serve or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 1/2 hours (the mixture weeps if refrigerated longer).

　　

Time-Saver

Step 3

Make a tasty cheese spread instead of the balls. Stir the ingredients as directed, then transfer to a serving dish. Reduce the amount of parsley to 1/4 cup and sprinkle over the spread.

　　

nutrition information

Step 4

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 5

Calories: 43

　　

Step 6

Total Fat: 2.5g

　　

Step 7

Saturated: 1.5g

　　

Step 8

Trans: 0.0g

　　

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Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

　　

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Monounsaturated: 0.5g

　　

Step 11

Cholesterol: 8mg

　　

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Sodium: 70mg

　　

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Carbohydrates: 3g

　　

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Fiber: 1g

　　

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Sugars: 2g

　　

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Protein: 2g

　　

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Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 18

1/2 Fat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals