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Braunschweiger Snowball Recipe

Even folks who normally don't care for braunschweiger can't seem to resist this creamy spread. Topped with red and green peppers, it's a natural for holiday entertaining. Sometimes I like to form a "wreath" of fresh parsley around it.

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Braunschweiger Snowball Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 20 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound braunschweiger
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, optional
TOPPING:
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper and/or green pepper
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat until blended. Place on a large sheet of plastic wrap; using plastic wrap, shape mixture into a large ball. Transfer to a serving plate; refrigerate.
For topping, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Remove plastic wrap from braunschweiger ball; spread with topping. Sprinkle with chopped pepper. Serve with crackers. Yield: 1 ball (5 cups).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/4 cup) equals 159 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 54 mg cholesterol, 410 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Braunschweiger Snowball in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2005, p24