Holiday Cheese Wreath Dip With Sausage Bow Spread Food

HOLIDAY CHEESE WREATH

Steps:

• On a 10- to 12-inch diameter plate, arrange cheese cubes into a wreath shape. Arrange tomatoes on top like ornaments. Use sprigs of rosemary to surround and accent wreath.
• Cut pepper in half and remove seeds and membranes from one half. Lay seeded pepper half face-down on cutting board and use a small, pointy knife to cut out the head of a bow. Place pepper bow at the base of the wreath. Cut two straight pepper strips and slide under the bow head to resemble ribbons hanging down.

HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL WREATH

Steps:

• Line the inside of a 6-cup Bundt pan with plastic wrap. Process the cream cheese, shredded cheese, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper in a food processor until smooth. Empty the mixture into a medium bowl, and fold in all but 2 tablespoons of the chopped peppers.
• Spoon the cheese mixture into the prepared Bundt pan; pack it in, spread into an even layer and cover (or simply form the cheese mixture into a ball and wrap tightly with plastic wrap). Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour up to 2 days.
• Uncover and invert the cheese mold (or unwrap and transfer the ball) onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with the chives and parsley to completely coat the wreath, and garnish with the reserved 2 tablespoons peppers. Serve with crackers, sliced bread or crudites.

HOLIDAY CHEESE WREATH

Steps:

• 1. Beat cream cheese and cheddar in small bowl with electric mixer on medium-speed until well blended.
• 2. Add remaining ingredients except parsley and pimento pieces. Mix well. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
• 3. Next day place a drinking glass in the center of a serving plate. Drop rounded Tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture around the glass, just touching outer edge of glass to form a ring; smooth with spatula, Remove glass.
• 4. Garnish with parsley to form a wreath. Use a piece of pimento to make a ribbon- and if you like a few pimiento pieces as berries in the wreath.

BACON CHEESE WREATH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and, if desired, onions. Stir in bacon. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours., Invert a small bowl in the center of a serving platter. Drop cream cheese mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls around edge of bowl. Remove bowl. Smooth cream cheese mixture, forming a wreath. Garnish with parsley and pimientos if desired. Serve with crackers.

HOLIDAY CHEESE WREATH DIP WITH SAUSAGE BOW SPREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Directions Heat spinach in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until dry. Cool. Using hand mixer, combine remaining wreath ingredients in a medium bowl. Blend in spinach. On a large platter, form a 10-inch ring, leaving space for bow. For sausage bow, mix together all ingredients except red bell pepper. Form into a bow, add to wreath and garnish with red pepper pieces. Cover and chill about 3-4 hours before serving. Garnish with cheese cut-outs and serve with crackers.