Safeway's Chef Jeff Anderson shares three easy holiday recipes using dairy products

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: regular cheddar

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories while still providing flavor.

chopped pecans

🥗Healthier: chopped walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: balsamic vinegar

Soy sauce adds umami flavor, while balsamic vinegar is cost-effective.

Soften cream cheese at room temperature until easily spreadable.

Mix cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese in a bowl until well combined.

Add garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce; stir until evenly incorporated.

Fold in chopped green onions and fresh parsley for added flavor.

Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands.

Roll the cheeseball in chopped pecans until fully coated.

Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Serve with crackers for dipping.

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