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Layered Cheese Pate
 
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 480 Minutes
Ready In: 520 Minutes
Servings: 48
An attractive appetizer that is great for parties. Serve with water crackers or plain melba toast rounds.
Ingredients:
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 -3 tablespoons fresh herbs of choice
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup gruyere cheese or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
3/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped and divided
1 (3 ounce) package roquefort cheese, crumbled
fresh spinach leaves
Directions:
1. Combine cream cheese, herbs, and pepper in mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed until smooth.
2. Line a lightly oiled loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 2 overhang on each side. Carefully spread 1/3 of cream cheese mixture in loaf pan, smoothing to corners.
3. Add layer of gruyere cheese and pecans. Top with next 1/3 of cream cheese mixture.
4. Add layer of roquefort cheese and 1/2 cup chopped parsley.
5. Top with remaining cream cheese mixture, packing firmly. Cover with plastic wrap overhang and chill at least 8 hours.
6. To unmold, lift out of pan with plastic wrap. Invert onto plate lined with spinach leaves. Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle with remaining fresh parsley.
By RecipeOfHealth.com