Beat all ingredients except bacon bits, peppers and parsley with mixer until blended. Refrigerate several hours.
Form into basketball shape on platter. Coat with bacon bits. Add pepper strips for the stitching.
Tip 1 - To soften Neufchatel Cheese, place completely unwrapped package of cheese in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 10 sec. or just until softened.
Tip 2 - This cheese spread can be shaped to resemble a football, basketball or baseball to match any sports occasion.