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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 28 |
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folks quickly cluster around this outdoorsy appetizer from Cindy Harrington of Euless, Texas. She turned her super cheese spread into a pineconeĀusing slice almonds, dill sprigs and a cinnamon stick! Ingredients:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
1/4 cup milk |
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
2 tablespoons dried minced onion |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted |
1 cinnamon stick |
fresh dill sprigs |
breadsticks, crackers and/or raw vegetables |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add the feta, mozzarella, onion and cayenne ; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
2. On a serving platter, form cheese mixture into a pinecone shape. Beginning at the narrow end, arrange almonds in overlapping rows. Add cinnamon stick and dill for the stem and pine needles. Serve with breadsticks, crackers and/or vegetables. Yield: 3-1/2 cups.
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