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Chili-Cheese Spread
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 28
From Lynette Clement of Grand Junction, Colorado, this full-of-zip spread's sure to be the star of any New Year's gathering! It can also easily be formed into alternate shapes for serving at other festive times—an egg for Easter, a leaf for fall, etc.—Lynette Clement, Grand Junction, Colorado
Ingredients:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
crackers
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, beat cheeses and horseradish until smooth. Add chilies. Set aside 1 tablespoon pimientos for garnish; add remainder to cheese mixture and mix well. Chill for 1 hour. Form into a star shape on a serving platter; press pecans onto sides of star. Outline star with pimientos. Cover and chill until serving. Serve with crackers. Yield: about 3-1/2 cups.
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