Brandied Blue Cheese Spread

Name: Brandied Blue Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 2 cups.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 package (4 ounces) garlic-herb spreadable cheese; 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese; 2 tablespoons brandy; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas; Assorted crackers

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling YIELD: about 2 cups.

Pour on the holiday spirit with a splash of brandy and three kinds of cheese. Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are a crunchy topping for the smooth spread. —T.B. England, San Antonio, Texas

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 package (4 ounces) garlic-herb spreadable cheese
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons brandy
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
Assorted crackers

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix the first 9 ingredients until blended. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
2. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours before serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 121 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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