Pinecone Cheese Spread

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 2 hr 35 min
Makes: 2 cups spread or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each

Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Four Cheese Mexican Style Cheese
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chilies
1/3 cup PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, toasted
RITZ Crackers

Directions

PLACE cream cheese, shredded cheese and mustard in food processor or blender; cover. Process until well blended. Stir in chilies.

PLACE on sheet of waxed paper; shape into 4-inch oval to resemble a pinecone. Insert almonds in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Place on serving plate; cover.

REFRIGERATE at least 2 hours or up to 5 days. Let stand at room temperature 15 min. before serving with the crackers.

Kraft Kitchen Tips

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