Caramelized Garlic Cheese Spread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp land o' lakes butter
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh garlic
1 tsp sugar
8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup land o' lakes butter, softened
8 oz (2 cups) land o' lakes sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 tsp salt
coating
1/2 cup finely crushed cheese-flavored bite-sized crackers
garnish
1 medium bell pepper with stem

Directions:

Melt 2 tsp butter in small skillet until sizzling; add garlic and sugar. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until garlic just starts to brown (3 to 5 minutes). Immediately remove from heat.
Combine garlic mixture and all remaining spread ingredients in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy.
Shape cheese mixture into a pumpkin shape with hands.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Place crushed crackers into a large shallow pie plate. Roll cheese ball into crackers; press evenly to coat. Place on serving dish.
Create a stem for the top of the pumpkin from bell pepper slices.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight to blend flavors. Just before serving; score vertical lines on pumpkin with knife.
Serve with crackers and vegetables.
Tip: Cut remaining bell pepper to serve with the cheese spread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	291.8 Kcal (1222 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.96g	6%
Cholesterol	67.11mg	22%
Sodium	848.19mg	35%
Potassium	17.97mg	0%
Total Carbs	1.74g	1%
Sugars	1g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.1g	0%
Protein	14.09g	28%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.7mg	10%
Calcium	349.1mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	350.94 Kcal (1469 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.77g	6%
Cholesterol	80.72mg	22%
Sodium	1020.11mg	35%
Potassium	21.61mg	0%
Total Carbs	2.1g	1%
Sugars	1.2g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.12g	0%
Protein	16.95g	28%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2.1mg	10%
Calcium	419.8mg	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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