Heart-Healthy Cheese Ball

This cheese ball combines reduced-fat and fat-free cream cheese with chopped luncheon meat and green onion, plus a little seasoning and pepper.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 3 or 4 green onions, chopped
• Low-fat turkey or ham luncheon meat (such as Health Choice), chopped finely
• Mrs. Dash seasoning (any flavor)
• Pepper

Directions:

Mix cream cheeses together in a bowl. Add green onion and luncheon meat to cream cheese. Sprinkle with Mrs. Dash seasoning and pepper to taste. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours. Shape into a ball. Serve with pita chips or wheat thins. (You may add additional things to this great cheese ball: olives, relish, or a little chopped mint; or roll it in some dill weed.

Number of Servings: 8-10

Notes from the Cook: This recipe is so easy my 11-year-old can make it. You can enjoy great taste with lower fat and sodium, without even knowing it is a healthier choice.