Cheese Log

• 2 8oz packages of cream cheese
• 1/2 package of velveeta cheese
• 1 C chopped pecans
• paprika
• cayenne pepper

Directions:

• Mix

Serve with crackers

• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  

  Sun-Dried Tomatoes

• 11/2 C fresh basil leaves
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 C pine nuts
• 2 T extra virgin olive oil
• 2 2/3 C softened cream cheese
• 1/4 C freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/3 C sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained
• 1/3 C tomato paste
• 3/4 C butter
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Chop the garlic in a food processor.
• Mix in basil, lemon juice, pine nuts and olive oil.  Process until well blended.
• Mix in 1/3 cup cream cheese and Parmesan cheese.  Blend using pulse setting until almost smooth.
• Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.
• Coarsely chop sun-dried tomatoes in the food processor.  Mix in tomato paste and 1/3 cup cream cheese.
• Blend until smooth.
• Place 2 cups cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl.  Using an electric mixer, beat until fluffy.  Season with slat and pepper.
• Lightly grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.  Line dish with plastic wrap so that the wrap extends over sides of the dish.
• Evenly spread 3/4 cup cream cheese and butter mixture in the prepared dish.  Layer alternately with 1/2 the sun-dried tomato mixture, 1/2 cup cream cheese and butter mixture and 1/2 the pesto mixture.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or over night.
• Carefully invert dish onto platter and remove plastic to serve.

Serve with crackers

The Ritz!

• Package of Ritz Crackers
• Parmesan Cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Basil

Directions:

•     Spread out Ritz Crackers on a platter to your liking.
•     Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese and basil on top of crackers.
•     Microwave or bake until melted.

• whipped cream cheese
• 1 whole small chicken breast
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 onion chopped finely(if desired)
• seasoning salt
• poultry seasoning
• 1 package won ton skins
• cooking oil or shorting for deep-fat fryer
• sweet and sour sauce, chinese mustard and/or soy sauce

Directions:

• Skin, bone, and finely chop chicken.  In skillet cook chicken, garlic, onion (if desired) and seasonings in 1 T of cooking oil.  Combine whipped cream cheese with chicken mixture and put onto a wonton skin.  Fold wonton skin over to shape a triangle or fold 4 corner to make a square.
• Place in deep-fat fryer until wonton skin is golden brown.
• Serve with sweet and sour sauce, chinese mustard and soy sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 14oz jar Artichoke Hearts
• 2 Garlic Cloves Diced
• 1/4 Onion
• 1 4 oz green chilies
• 8 oz package Parmesan Cheese
• 1 C Mayo
• 1 C Sour Cream
• Salt
• Green onions

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients
• Pour into a pie plate or casserole dish
• Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese
• Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until it’s little golden brown on top.  Garnish with green onion

Portions:

• party platter
• serve with baguette, crackers or your favorite veggies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 (8oz) package refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 (8oz) package cream cheese
• 1/2 tsp dried dill weed
• 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten

Directions:

• Unroll dough on a lightly floured surface; press together seams to form a 12 X 4 inch rectangle.
• Sprinkle one side of the cream cheese with half of the dill weed.
• Place brick of cream cheese dill side down in center of dough.
• Sprinkle dill on top of cream cheese.
• Enclose cream cheese by bringing sides of dough together and pressing edges to seal.
• Place dough on lightly greased cookie sheet.
• Brush with beaten egg.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 C) for 15 to 18 minutes.
• Serve warm with crackers, French bread slices and/or cut-up fresh fruit such as apples.

Ingredients:

• 1 8oz cream cheese spread
• 1 C shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 chopped slices smoked ham
• dash ground red pepper

Directions:

• Mix cream cheese spread with shredded cheddar cheese , chopped slices of ham and ground red pepper until well blended.  Spread into 9-inch pie plate.
• Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.
• Serve warm as a spread with Ritz Crackers.

Ritz Bruschetta

• 2 medium chopped tomatoes
• 2 T Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
• 1 T sliced green onion
• 1 t Italian seasoning

Directions:

• Mix 2 medium chopped tomatoes, Italian Dressing, sliced green onion and Italian seasoning until well blended.  Top each Ritz cracker with 2 tsp of the tomato mixture, sprinkle DiGiorno shredded Parmesan Cheese.
• Serve immediately

Later,

Kristi

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