Creamy Shredded Queso Pinecone Cheese Ball

• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Queso Quesadilla Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
• 2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
• 2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles
• 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1/3 cup PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, toasted

1. Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended.
2. Stir in chiles and pepper.
3. Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone.
4. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture.
5. Transfer to serving plate.
6. Refrigerate 2 hours.

philadelphia cream cheese, quesadilla cheese, poupon, green chiles, ground red pepper

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/creamy-shredded-queso-pinecone-cheese-ball-156635.aspx (may not work)