Instructions: Blend cream cheese, green pepper flakes, olives, onion and Tabasco sauce with a fork in a medium size bowl.

Shape mixture into a round ball. Roll in parsley flakes until covered slightly, pressing flakes against ball as you roll it. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Present on platter surrounded by snack crackers.

NOTES: This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can add fresh sprigs of parsley around base of ball for an added festive touch.

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