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Holiday Tree Cheese Spread

Taralynn
The best recipe to spice up any holiday party this year!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American

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.
Keyword cheese, party, dip, charcuterie, appetizer, cheese and crackers, finger food, holiday, christmas
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