Garden Cheese Ball - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shredded carrot
1/2 c. shredded zucchini
1/2 c. shredded yellow squash
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Neufchatel cheese, softened
1 c. 40% less fat Cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp. grated onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 c. not like cereal nuggets
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Press shredded carrot, zucchini and yellow squash between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Combine cheeses, grated onion and garlic in a large bowl.
Stir well.
Stir in shredded vegetables.
Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
Shape chilled cheese mixture into a ball.
Combine cereal nuggets and parsley, stirring well.
Coat cheese ball with cereal mixture.
Wrap in wax paper and chill thoroughly.
Serve with unsalted crackers.
Yields 3 cups (23 calories per tablespoon).