Four Layer Cheese Loaf

Name: Four Layer Cheese Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 loaf, 25 serving(s)
Ingredients: 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 16 ounces cream cheese, softened and divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/4 cup chutney; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; toasted chopped pecans (to garnish)

Submitted by nicoleingermantown

"This is one of my favorite recipes from Southern Living 1999."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 1 loaf
Serves:: 25

ingredients

10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
¹⁄₂ cup pecans, chopped and toasted
¹⁄₂ cup mayonnaise
16 ounces cream cheese, softened and divided
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
¹⁄₄ cup chutney
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground nutmeg
toasted chopped pecans (to garnish)

directions

Line a 9- x 5-inch loafpan with heavy-duty plastic wrap.
Press spinach between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture; set aside.
Stir together Cheddar cheese, pecans, and mayonnaise; spread half of mixture evenly into prepared pan. Stir together spinach, 1 package cream cheese, salt, and pepper; spread evenly over Cheddar cheese layer. Stir together remaining package cream cheese, chutney, and nutmeg; spread evenly over spinach layer. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese mixture.
Cover and freeze up to 1 month if desired.
Thaw in refrigerator overnight.
Garnish, if desired, and serve with assorted crackers.
This makes one large loaf or you could use mini loaf pans to make 2-3.