Holiday Tree Cheese Spread
The best recipe to spice up any holiday party this year!
Ingredients
- 16 Ounces Plain Cream Cheese
- 2 1/2 Cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 3 Tablespoons Yellow Onion finely chopped
- 1 Medium Green Bell Pepper finely chopped
- 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
- 1 Tablespoon Orange Juice freshly squeezed
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Dill
- 1 1/2 Cups Chopped Walnuts finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, lemon juice, orange juice, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, and dill together. *you can use your hands or an electric mixer to combine. If you use an electric mixer, keep the speed on low.
- Use a spoon to give your cheese spread a taste test. It may need more citrus, garlic, or other seasonings to get it to your liking.
- Form the cheese mixture into a christmas tree (or any shape!)
- Coat the tree with chopped walnuts. You can add tomatoes and bell peppers to make it even more festive.
- Surround the tree with crackers and vegetables for dipping. This cheese spread is also good with carrots.