Pinecone Cheese Spread Appetizer
Author: Annie
Recipe type: appetizer
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
- 1 8 ounce package Cream Cheese (I substitute Neufchatel Cheese to save calories)
- 2 C shredded Colby Jack or Cheddar Cheese
- 2 T Dijon mustard
- 3 T jalapeno peppers (or more to add spiciness)
- ⅓ C sliced almonds
- Pretzel crisps or crackers to serve
- Place cream cheese, cheese, mustard, and peppers in food processor and process until well blended.
- Place on a piece of plastic wrap.
- Shape into a 4 inch tall oval that has a "pinecone" shape.
- Insert almonds in rows to completely cover cheese mixture.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve as a spread with crackers or pretzel crisps.
Recipe by The Gingham Apron at https://www.theginghamapron.com/pinecone-cheese-spread-appetizer/
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