Country Cheese Snacks

Name: Country Cheese Snacks
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups spread.
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 green onions with tops, minced; Snack-size rye bread slices or toasted English muffins or bagels; Parsley sprigs; Sliced pimiento-stuffed olives

This is one of my favorite appetizers for family and friends. It's very good served together with fresh fruit, especially strawberries and pineapple.

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 green onions with tops, minced
Snack-size rye bread slices or toasted English muffins or bagels
Parsley sprigs
Sliced pimiento-stuffed olives

Directions

In a small bowl, combine first four ingredients. Spread on bread; place on a baking sheet.
Broil 4 in. from the heat until golden and bubbly, about 1-2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and olives. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 173 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Country Cheese Snacks in Country April/May 1992

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NyxRizzi

May 19, 2010

I halved this recipe, spread it on 6 bagel halves, and my husband and I ate it as dinner. :-)Didn't have green onion, parsley, or olives. Instead, I added 1/2 tsp onion powder and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Pretty good. Had plenty left over for another batch later in the week.