Pinecone Cheese Spread

Submitted by Lucky Clover

"I made this cheese spread for a Christmas party, and everyone thought it was so cute! It has a Mexican flare, is very tasty and is surprisingly easy to make."

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photo by Lucky Clover

Ready In:: 2hrs 25mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 16

ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons canned diced green chilies
¹⁄₃ cup sliced almonds, toasted

directions

Place cream cheese, shredded cheese and mustard in food processor or blender container; cover. Process until well blended; stir in chilies.
Place on a sheet of wax paper; shape into 4-inch oval to resemble a pinecone.
Insert almonds in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
Serve as a spread with crackers.

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Reviews

very cute and delicious too!

elviss mom
How fun this was and so simple, yet very impressive. I will definitely make this again and the Mexican cheese blend combined with the green chilis was a wonderful flavor to this Texas transplant and my Texan friends. Thanks Lucky Clover

Claidan