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Jalapeno-Pecan Cheese Spread
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
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
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1 cup finely chopped pecans
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4 green onions, finely chopped
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1/4 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
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Assorted crackers
Directions
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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.
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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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