Cooking Class recipe- Cheese Ball

This delicious appetizer is lower in fat and higher in flavor than you can believe!

2 8-ounce packages Neufchatel cheese
1 8 1/2 ounce can crushed pineapple (in natural juice) drained
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
1 tablespoon beau Monde spice (Spice Island)
1 cup chopped nuts

Mix all ingredients except nuts. Divide into two balls. Chill 30 minutes for easier handling. Roll in nuts. Serve one now, freeze the other for a special occasion.

Nutritive values:
(1/8 of cheese ball)
Calories: 125
Protein: 3.5 gm
Carbohydrates: 5 gm
Fat: 10gm
Sodium: 64 mg

Tip: Spray your hands with vegetable spray when you shape the ball. This avoids the soft cheese sticking to your hands.