Mexican Cheese Wreath Recipe

Mexican Cheese Wreath Recipe

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pitted ripe olives
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red peppers
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  1. Beat cream cheese and shredded cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover.
  2. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  3. Place drinking glass in center of serving platter. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of cheese mixture around glass, just touching outer edge of glass, to form ring; smooth with spatula. Remove glass. Garnish with additional parsley and red peppers, if desired. Serve with assorted NABISCO Crackers.