Cheddar Cheese Carrot

Name: Cheddar Cheese Carrot
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot; 1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1/4 teaspoon dill weed; Fresh parsley springs; Assorted crackers

If you "carrot" all about serving up a good time for your guests, plant this playful appetizer on your party menu. I make this for parties, and it catches everyone's eye.—Pam Goodlet, Washington Island, Wisconsin

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
Fresh parsley springs
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese for 1 minute. Add the carrot, peanuts, onion and dill; mix well.
On a serving platter, shape mixture into an 8-in. log, tapering one end to form a carrot shape. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until serving.
Place parsley at wide end for carrot top. Serve with crackers.