Jalapeno-Pecan Cheese Spread

Name: Jalapeno-Pecan Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 4 green onions, finely chopped; 1/4 cup jalapeno pepper jelly; Assorted crackers

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min. YIELD: 2 cups.

I like to shape this pepper jelly spread like a Christmas tree around the holidays, but this is a recipe I make year-round. —Charolette Westfall, Houston, Texas

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 cup finely chopped pecans
4 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
Assorted crackers

Directions

1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pecans and green onions until blended. On a serving plate, form mixture into desired shape. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.
2. In a microwave, warm jelly until melted; spread over cheese spread. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons (calculated without crackers): 139 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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