| 1 | package (8 ounces) cream cheese or fat-free cream cheese |
| 1/4 | cup salsa |
| 1/4 | cup apricot preserves or orange marmalade |
| 1 | tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro |
| 1 | tablespoon finely shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese |
| 1 | tablespoon chopped avocado |
| 1 | tablespoon chopped ripe olives |
| Assorted crackers, if desired |
| 1. | Place block of cream cheese on serving plate with shallow rim. |
| 2. | Mix salsa and preserves; spread over cream cheese. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients except crackers. Serve with crackers. |
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| Looking for another quick and easy spread? Top a block of cream cheese with raspberry spreadable fruit and toasted slivered almonds. |
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| Ideas for leftover avocado: Slice thinly and put on sandwiches, cube and toss with salads or simply enjoy as is! (Wrap leftover avocado tightly in plastic wrap to keep it from turning brown.) |
Nutrition Information:
145 ( 100 ); 11 g ( 6 g); 30 mg; 125 mg; 8 g ( 0g); 3 g 10 %; 4 %; 2 %; 2 % 1/2 ; 2