Place cheeses in food processor bowl with metal blade; process until well blended.

Add basil and bell pepper; process with on/off pulses 2 to 3 times or until finely chopped and well blended. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.

Spread sesame seed evenly over waxed paper. Spoon cheese mixture in a mound over seed. Gently shape mixture into a ball, rolling in seed to coat. Refrigerate until serving time. Serve with crackers or sourdough cocktail bread slices. Yield: 2 1/4 cups Typed in MMformat by cjhartlin. Msn@attcanada. Net