Ingredients

2

packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

2

cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

1/2

cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained

1/2

cup chopped pitted ripe olives

2

oz thinly sliced pepperoni, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

1

small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)

1

teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/3

cup chopped chives

Assorted crackers, if desired

Preparation

In medium bowl, mix cheeses with spoon until smooth. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, olives, pepperoni, onion, oregano and pepper.

Shape mixture into a ball. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Roll ball in chopped chives. Serve with crackers.