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A monster of a delicious spread ..perfect for goblins and ghouls at your party. Ingredients:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded monterey jack cheese with jalapeño peppers |
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper |
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions |
green onion curls (recipe follows, optional) |
assorted crackers |
Directions:
1. Line 8- or 9-inch round cake pan with foil. Spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2. 2. Combine cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, bell pepper and chopped green onions in medium bowl; mix well.
3. Spoon into prepared pan; press mixture evenly into pan.
4. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or overnight.
5. 3. When ready to serve, invert pan onto large platter or serving tray; remove pan.
6. Discard foil. Garnish with Green Onion Curls.
7. You may substitute shredded Cheddar cheese for Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers. Drain 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies and stir into cheese mixture before spreading into prepared pan.
8. GREEN ONION CURLS:
9. Makes several curls
10. 3 to 4 green onions (tops only)
11. Using scissors or small knife, cut each green onion lengthwise into long, narrow strips;
12. place in bowl of ice water.
13. Refrigerate until strips are curled, about 2 hours or overnight.
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