Festive Ham 'n Cheese Spread

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons dry onion soup mix
1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream and soup mix until smooth. Stir in ham and cheese. Form into a ball or spoon into a plastic wrap-lined mold. Roll in parsley or sprinkle parsley on top. Refrigerate.

Yield: 12-14 servings (about 4 cups).