Jingle Bell Spread Recipe

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No need to ring this "dinner bell" to summon your guests—the sight of it's enough to make folks come running! The creamy spread from Karen Balistrieri of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin gets a festive look from red pepper, pimientos and parsley on top. If you like, you can mold the mix into a Christmas tree, star, candy cane or any other appealing shape.—Karen Balistrieri, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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Jingle Bell Spread Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 24 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
  • Sweet red pepper strips, optional
  • Assorted crackers

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, bacon and onions.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto a serving platter in the shape of a bell; carefully spread with an icing knife to fill in the bell. Sprinkle with parsley and pimientos. Add red pepper strips across bell If desired. Serve with crackers. Yield: 3 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 88 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 117 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Jingle Bell Spread in Country Woman July/August 1999, p9

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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