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Festive Cheese Spread

SUBMITTED BY: McCormick® & Company

"Guests will love Festive Cheese Spread not only for its incredible herb and garlic flavor, but for its very festive candy cane look on your holiday table."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 7 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 tablespoons McCormick® Freeze-Dried Chives
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick® Parsley Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® California Style Blend Garlic Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Dill Weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Thyme Leaves
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Beat together cream cheese and butter until fluffy with an electric mixer. Add remaining ingredients except red bell pepper; beat well.
  2. Place a piece of plastic wrap on a baking sheet. Spoon cheese mixture onto plastic wrap to form a candy cane shape, log or ball. Fold up plastic wrap over cheese to encase. Refrigerate until cheese is firm, about 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Unwrap cheese mixture. Place on serving plate. Smooth entire shape with spatula or knife. Decorate with bell pepper. May be covered and refrigerated overnight.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by Debbie P
This cheese dip is amazing as well as decorative. I just use the spices in my cabinet, so that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by JennyLea
I served this for Christmas last year and it was a huge hit. The presentation is wonderful,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by TRICIA2277
I made this for Christmas last year and it was really cute. The flavor was nothing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2005 by PATMC102
This is excellant and quick! Served it at a Christmas party and everyone loved it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2006 by CZARDAS
Ok, the recipe for the cheese log is fine, however I had trouble with the decorating. The... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Festive Cheese Spread

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 113

  • Total Fat: 11.3g
  • Cholesterol: 34mg
  • Sodium: 124mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 2.1g

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