Carrot-Shaped Cheese Spread |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Cultivate compliments with this quick cracker spread coated with crushed tortilla chips. Taco seasoning, green onions and ripe olives dress up the thick mixture of cream cheese and cheddar. Ingredients:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese |
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained |
3 green onions, chopped |
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained |
5 teaspoons taco seasoning |
3/4 cup finely crushed nacho tortilla chips |
celery leaves |
assorted crackers |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until blended. stir in the olives, onions, pimientos and taco seasoning. On a serving plate, shape mixture into a carrot shape; press crushed nacho chips onto entire surface. Place celery leaves at top of carrot. Serve with crackers. Yield: 10-12 servings. |
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