[CH] Chile-Cheese Spread

Myron Menaker (myronm@bellsouth.net)
Thu, 05 Sep 2002 11:34:02 -0400 

This is one of "Southern Living's" top recipes for September. You
chile-heads will want to jazz it up a bit with an extra chipotle or
"spritz" of your favorite hot sauce!

Enjoy!

Myron...whew...just dodged Edouard!
Daytona Beach FL

Chile-Cheese Spread 

Make this up to three days ahead.  
Serve leftovers on sandwiches. 


INGREDIENTS 
2 (8-ounce) packages light cream cheese, softened 
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 
3 green onions, finely chopped 
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 
1 teaspoon adobo sauce 
1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning 
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 
1/2 teaspoon chili powder 
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce 
1/3 cup pecan pieces, toasted 
Garnishes: green onion curls, pecan halves 
Assorted crackers and vegetables

 INSTRUCTIONS 
Combine cream cheese and next 9 ingredients in a food processor, and
pulse 3 times, stopping to scrape down sides.  Stir in toasted pecans,
and chill 2 hours.  Garnish, if desired.  Serve with assorted crackers
and vegetables. 

Rudie Slaughter 
Vienna, VA

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