Smokey Cheddar BallINGREDIENTS:1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cut up 1 can (1 1/2 ounces) Condensed Bean with Bacon Soup 11/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Chopped fresh parsley In 1-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine oil, onion and celery. Cover with lid; microwave on HIGH 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in cream cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 30 seconds or until cream cheese is very soft. In large bowl, mash soup with fork. Stir in cream cheese mixture, Cheddar cheese and Worcestershire until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours. Shape into a ball; roll in parsley to coat. Serve with crackers. Makes about 3 cups. |