Cheesy Christmas Tree Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (8 oz) package philadelphia cream cheese
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
1 stick mozzarella string cheese
ritz crackers or other round cracker

Directions:

CUT block of cream cheese diagonally in half. Arrange both halves, with points together, on serving plate to resemble Christmas-tree shape.
CUT a 2-inch piece from the string cheese. Place at bottom of tree for the trunk. Wrap up remaining cheese; refrigerate until ready to use for snacking or other use.
SPOON pesto over cream cheese; sprinkle with peppers.
SERVE as a spread in the middle of plate and surround with the crackers. (put a spreader or knife nearby for guests to spread on crackers).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	238.05 Kcal (997 kJ)
Calories from fat	195.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.7g	33%
Cholesterol	22.48mg	7%
Sodium	317.07mg	13%
Potassium	105.85mg	2%
Total Carbs	3.09g	1%
Sugars	1.27g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.04g	4%
Protein	7.88g	16%
Vitamin C	18.3mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	240.2mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	388.33 Kcal (1626 kJ)
Calories from fat	318.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.4g	33%
Cholesterol	36.68mg	7%
Sodium	517.24mg	13%
Potassium	172.68mg	2%
Total Carbs	5.05g	1%
Sugars	2.07g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.69g	4%
Protein	12.86g	16%
Vitamin C	29.8mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	391.9mg	24%

* 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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savory
bitter
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