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Nutty Cheese Ball

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 container (8 ounces) reduced-fat, soft style cream cheese at room temperature
1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese (4 ounces), at room temperature
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces), at room temperature
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dry white wine or low-fat (1% milkfat) milk
1/4 cup finely chopped sliced almonds (toasted)
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans (toasted)
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (toasted)

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, with an electric mixer on high, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, and wine until well mixed. Wrap in plastic wrap; shape into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (will keep for 2 days).
Place the almonds, pecans, and walnuts on separate sheets of wax paper. Unwrap the cheese mixture and divide into thirds. Form each third of cheese mixture into a ball. Carefully roll one ball in the almonds, one ball in the pecans, and one ball in the walnuts, coasting each completely. Rewrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until time to serve. Serve the cheese balls with an assortment of crackers.

Cranberry Punch

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

2 cups cranberry juice
2 cups pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
3/4 cup triple sec (optional)
1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced
4 cups ginger ale, chilled

DIRECTIONS

In a large glass container, combine ingredients and chill thoroughly.
Just before serving, slowly stir in the ginger ale. Pour into a punch bowl or large jug and add ice cubes.

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