Texas Red Grapefruit and Cheese Spread

Name: Texas Red Grapefruit and Cheese Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients: 2 red grapefruits; 1/2 cup dried apricot; 1 cup water; 1 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 (5 ounce) jar neufchatel cheese spread with pineapple; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2 teaspoons poppy seeds; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Submitted by Charlotte J

"One spread many uses. Spread on anything from toast or english muffin to apples or vegetables."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 4 cups

ingredients

2 red grapefruits
¹⁄₂ cup dried apricot
1 cup water
1 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (5 ounce) jar neufchatel cheese spread with pineapple
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
¹⁄₂ cup chopped walnuts

directions

Peel and section grapefruit over a bowl, reserving juice.
Chop sections and set aside to drain.
Combine apricots and water; let stand 2 hours.
Drain and chop apricots.
Combine cheese and mix until smooth.
Measure 1/4 cup reserved grapefruit juice and stir into cheese mixture.
Fold in poppy seeds, walnuts, apricots and grapefruit.
Spoon into serving bowl cover and chill several hours or overnight.

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Reviews

This really is a great and versatile spread! Made just as directed and loved the fruit/nut combo with the jack and cream cheese. One day enjoyed on reduced-fat wheat thins and triscuits; the next day spread on whole wheat bread and grilled for a creamy grilled cheese sandwich. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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