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This tasty, fun and festive
cheese spread is shaped and decorated with almond slices to resemble
a pinecone.
Pinecone
Cheese Ball
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream
cheese, softened
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
2 tablespoons chopped canned mild green chilies
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Assorted crackers for accompaniment
- Place cream cheese, cheese,
mustard and onion salt in food processor or blender container;
cover. Process until well blended. Stir in chilies.
- Pile onto a sheet of wax
paper; shape into 4-inch high oval to resemble a "pinecone."
- Decorate by inserting
the sliced almonds to cover the cheese spread "pinecone".
Cover. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Let stand at room temperature
several minutes before serving. Serve as a spread with crackers.
Makes 16 servings.
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