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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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When entertaining during the holidays. it's nice to have make-ahead recipes like this. Crunchy toasted walnuts complement the creamy spread.Carole Bess White, Portland, Oregon Ingredients:
3 shallots, finely chopped |
2 teaspoons butter |
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled blue cheese |
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup sour cream |
2 tablespoons cognac or brandy |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon white pepper |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted |
assorted crackers |
Directions:
1. In a small skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; cool.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheeses, sour cream, Cognac, salt and pepper. Add shallots and mix well. Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap. Spread cheese mixture into prepared bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Unmold onto a serving plate; garnish with walnuts. Serve with crackers. Yield: 3 cups.
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