Christmas Cheese Spread Food

CHRISTMAS CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Let all the cheeses come to room temperature (so they will blend easier).
• Place in a blender or food processor and blend until well combined--you shouldn't see any white (of the cream cheese) or yellow (of the cheddar).
• Serve with club crackers. Store in refrigerator.

CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, honey and cinnamon until smooth.
• Spread on a serving dish or plate.
• In a bowl, stir cranberry sauce until it reaches spreading consistancy; spread over cream cheese mixture.
• Sprinkle with almonds.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
• Serve with crackers.

CHRISTMAS PACKAGE CHEESE SNACK

Steps:

• Mix the dried dill, garlic powder, and salt into the softened cream cheese.
• Pack the mixture into a rectangular container lined with plastic wrap (you can reuse the cream cheese box).
• Refrigerate it for at least 3 hours.
• Before serving time, set the unwrapped block of cheese on a platter and decorate it with a scallion bow and red pepper polka dots (or small squares) and give tag made from cut red pepper.
• Note: Final product is to look like a rectangular package, complete with green "ribbon" and red polka dotted paper, with red gift tag.
• Serve with choice of crackers or veggies.