Festive Cheese Spread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (8 oz) package light cream cheese, softened
2 -4 oz cheddar cheese, finely shredded (1/2-1 cup, to taste)
1/4 cup finely diced dried apricot
1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries, chopped
2 -3 tbsp scallions, very thinly sliced with some of the green
1/2 cup sliced almonds (only if you are going to roll it as a cheese ball or log)
cracker (or bagels for leftovers)

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine cheeses, apricots, cranberries, and scallions.
Mix well.
If making as a log or ball, shape cheese mixture using wax paper or parchment paper, and roll log/ball in almonds (on another sheet of wax/parchment paper) until completely coated.
Transfer to a pretty dish.
Serve with crackers.
Leftovers are also great on bagels!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	104.39 Kcal (437 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.68g	12%
Cholesterol	12.05mg	4%
Sodium	63.95mg	3%
Potassium	103.14mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.21g	2%
Sugars	4.25g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.18g	5%
Protein	3.95g	8%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	84.4mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	395.87 Kcal (1657 kJ)
Calories from fat	261.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.11g	12%
Cholesterol	45.69mg	4%
Sodium	242.51mg	3%
Potassium	391.13mg	2%
Total Carbs	23.56g	2%
Sugars	16.13g	17%
Dietary Fiber	4.47g	5%
Protein	14.97g	8%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	1%
Iron	1.7mg	2%
Calcium	320mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.5

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
good source of fiber

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