Pinecone Cheese Spread

Ingredients:

• 1 package light cream cheese
• 2 cups tex mex cheese, shredded
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp canned green chillies, chopped
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions:

Prep Time: 20 min Total Time:2 hrs 35 min Yield: 16

1. Place cream cheese, shredded cheese, and mustard in blender and processed until well blended.
2. Stir in chillies and place in freezer for 20 min.
3. Place on sheet of wax paper, shape into a 4-inch oval to resemble a pinecone.
4. Insert almonds in rows to completely cover oval and cover.
5. Refrigerate at least 2 hours then let stand 15 min at room temp. before serving.

Approx. Calories xx per serving