Layered Cheese Spread

  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 16

Ingredients

  • 1 container (8 ounces) sharp Cheddar cold-pack cheese spread
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1 container (8 ounces) soft cream cheese with garden vegetables
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 container (8 ounces) Swiss-almond cold-pack cheese spread
  • 1/4 cup chopped red and/or yellow bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 48 crackers

Steps

  • 1
    Spread Cheddar cheese into 5-inch round, about 1/2 inch thick, on serving platter; smooth side and top with small metal spatula. Sprinkle mushrooms over cheese; press lightly.
  • 2
    Spread cream cheese over mushrooms; smooth side and top. Sprinkle with basil; press lightly.
  • 3
    Top with Swiss-almond cheese; smooth side and top. Sprinkle bell peppers over top. Press parsley into side. Serve with crackers.

  • You can use any flavor of cold-pack cheese and combine with any flavor of soft cream cheese.
  • This pretty layered spread can be served with crisp crackers, bagel sticks or chips, small cocktail breads, baguette slices or cracker bread.
  • Go ahead and assemble this layered spread up to 2 hours in advance. Place the appetizer on your serving plate. Wrap carefully with plastic wrap to tote to your destination. Surround with your choice of crackers or breads just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
195
Calories from Fat
125
Total Fat
14g
Saturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
35mg
Sodium
520mg
Total Carbohydrate
9g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
8g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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