Chopped macadamia nuts add a buttery crunch
to this hot cream cheese and horseradish spread.
Hot Macadamia Spread
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red or green pepper
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts or blanched
almonds
- 2 teaspoons butter
- Assorted crackers
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and
milk until smooth. Stir in sour cream, horseradish, green pepper,
onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Spoon into an ungreased shallow
2-cup baking dish; set aside.
- In a skillet, saute the nuts in butter
for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle over the
cream cheese mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350°F (175°C) for
20 minutes.
- Serve with crackers.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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