Layered Blue Cheese Spread |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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This is an attractive and tasty spread to present guests at holiday parties. Serve it with crackers or even vegetable dippers.Lillian Julow, Gainesville, Florida Ingredients:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, divided |
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese |
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sour cream, divided |
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley |
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro |
1 tablespoon minced chives |
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
assorted breads or crackers |
Directions:
1. On a serving plate, spread two packages of cream cheese into an 8-in. circle. In a small bowl, combine the blue cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream, parsley, cilantro, chives and pepper until blended. Spread over cream cheese layer to within 1/2 in. of the edges.
2. In a small bowl, beat remaining cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Spread over blue cheese layer to within 1 in. of the edges. Sprinkle with walnuts just before serving. Serve with breads or crackers. Yield: 4 cups.
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