Friday, December 10, 2010

Pinecone Cheese Ball

Tis the Season....so try this festive appetizer!  It is really good - and people will be amazed with your "pine cone building" technique :)  I used Ritz crackers - and it was really good!!  The only thing is people are always "nervous" to be the first one to wreck it -- ha ha.  Enjoy - and Merry Christmas MONTH!!


Ingredients:
8oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Jack Mexican Style cheese
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped canned green chilies
1/3 cup sliced almonds - toasted
Ritz Crackers

Place cream cheese, shredded cheese, and mustard in food processor.  Process until blended - then stir in chilies.

Place on a sheet of wax paper - shape into 4 inch oval to resemble a pinecone.  Insert almonds in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture.  Cover - refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.  Let stand at room temp for 15 min before serving.

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