Pinecone Cheese Spread Recipe

Pinecone Cheese Spread Recipe

  • 1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Four Cheese Mexican Style Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped canned green chilies
  • 1/3 cup PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, toasted
  • RITZ Crackers
  1. Place cream cheese, shredded cheese and mustard in food processor or blender container; cover. Process until well blended. Stir in chilies.
  2. Place on sheet of wax paper; shape into 4-inch oval to resemble a 'pinecone.' Insert almonds in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Cover.
  3. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm. Let stand at room temperature 15 min. before serving. Serve as a spread with crackers.
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