Pine Cone Cheese Spread Appetizer

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Level: Easy

Serves: 12

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Description

Simple and super festive! This cheese spread resembles a pine cone and gets everyone into the holiday spirit.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, At Room Temperature
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Or Colby Jack Cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 3 Tablespoons Jalapeno Peppers, Chopped
  • Pretzel Crisps Or Crackers (to Serve)
  • ⅓ cups Sliced Almonds

Preparation

Place cream cheese, cheese, mustard, and peppers in a food processor and process until well blended. Place on a piece of plastic wrap. Shape into a 4 inch tall oval that has a pine cone shape. Insert almonds in rows to completely cover cheese mixture. Loosely wrap it and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve as a spread with crackers or pretzel crisps.

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