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CREAM CHEESE FIESTA SPREAD



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Salsa, fruit spread, cilantro, avocado, olives and cheese bring sensational flavor and texture to this party spread.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese or fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup apricot preserves or orange marmalade
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon chopped avocado
1 tablespoon chopped ripe olives
Assorted crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Place block of cream cheese on serving plate with shallow rim.
  • Mix salsa and preserves; spread over cream cheese. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients except crackers. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg

FIESTA SPREAD



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Nibble on this easy-to-fix cream cheese appetizer until dinner is ready.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
1/4 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety)
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup sliced ripe olive
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Assorted crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Place block of cream cheese on serving plate with shallow rim.
  • Mix salsa and preserves; spread over cream cheese. Sprinkle with olives and cilantro. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg

FIESTA CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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Salsa and apricot preserves come together as a strange combination, yet create a very tasty appetizer! Give this one from Sharyl Wolter of Rosenberg, Texas a try at your Super Bowl party this year!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chunky salsa
1/4 cup apricot preserves or orange marmalade
2 tablespoons chopped avocado
1 tablespoon chopped ripe olives
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese on a serving plate. In a small bowl, combine salsa and preserves; spread over cream cheese. Sprinkle with avocado, olives and cilantro. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FIESTA CHEESE SPREAD



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Ground red pepper and chopped green chilies add spicy kick to this creamy cheese spread. Serve it with tortilla chips or crackers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 28 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 jars (5 oz. each) KRAFT OLD ENGLISH Sharp Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, undrained
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese and process cheese spread in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients until well blended. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate; cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Serve with assorted crackers or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

FIESTA CRACKER SPREAD



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened*
1 tablespoon milk or seltzer water
1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Mexican or taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell peppers
1 tablespoon salsa
1/4 cup frozen whole kernal corn, thawed (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño pepper (optional)
1 package Keebler® Town House® Original cracker

Steps:

  • 1. In small mixing bowl beat cream cheese and water on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Add Cheddar cheese and seasoning. Beat until combined.2. Stir in onions, red pepper and salsa. Fold in corn and jalapeno pepper, if desired. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers.*NOTE: Soften cream cheese in microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CREAM CHEESE FIESTA SPREAD



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Salsa, fruit spread, cilantro, avocado, olives and cheese bring sensational flavor and texture to this party spread.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese or fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup apricot preserves or orange marmalade
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon chopped avocado
1 tablespoon chopped ripe olives
Assorted crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Place block of cream cheese on serving plate with shallow rim.
  • Mix salsa and preserves; spread over cream cheese. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients except crackers. Serve with crackers.

EASY FIESTA SALSA SPREAD



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • 1. Place block of cream cheese on serving plate with shallow rim.2. Mix salsa and preserves spread over cream cheese. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients except crackers. Serve with crackers.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving Calories 135 (Calories from Fat 90) Fat 10g (Saturated 6g) Cholesterol 30mg Sodium 125mg Carbohydrate 8g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 3g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 4% Calcium 2% Iron 2% DIET EXCHANGES: 1/2 Starch 2 FatEasy Curry Spread: Omit all ingredients except cream cheese and assorted crackers. Spread 1/3 cup chopped chutney over cream cheese. Sprinkle with 1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder, 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts, 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, 1 tablespoon currants or chopped raisins and 1 tablespoon chopped cooked egg yolk.Easy Shrimp Spread: Omit all ingredients except cream cheese and assorted crackers. Spread 1/3 cup cocktail sauce over cream cheese. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cooked tiny shrimp, 1 tablespoon chopped green onion and 1 tablespoon chopped ripe olives.From "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

HOLIDAY FIESTA SPREAD



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Shape cheese spread into a tree and decorate with avocado, olives and peppers to make this festive appetizer tree.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 28 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided
1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped avocados
2 Tbsp. sliced black olives
1 Tbsp. chopped red peppers
2 thin wheat snack crackers
round buttery crackers

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheese and seasoning mix; spread into Christmas tree shape on 10-inch plate. Top with sour cream to within 1/4 inch of edges. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese around edges. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Remove cheese spread from refrigerator about 15 min. before serving. Decorate with avocados, olives and peppers to resemble garland, lights and ornaments. Place crackers at bottom of tree for the trunk.
  • Serve with the round buttery crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

FIESTA OF A SPREAD



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From Mr. Food.All the yummy veggies, seasonings, and cheeses blend together to make a fiesta in your mouth. Add this Fiesta of a Spread to your next Mexican potluck menu and we guarantee everyone will be saying, "Gracias!"

Provided by LINDA BAILEY @miffed13

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 10

(1)10.5oz package(s) corn chips, crushed
1/4 cup(s) butter, melted
(2) 16oz can(s) refried beans
(1)1.25oz package(s) taco seasoning mix
(1) 6 ounce(s) carton avocado dip
(1) 8 ounce(s) container sour cream
(3)3.25oz can(s) sliced ripe olives
2 - tomatoes, seeded and chopped
(2) 4.5oz can(s) chopped green chilies, drained
(1) 8oz package(s) monterey jack cheese with peppers, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine crushed corn chips and butter. Press into bottom and 1-inch up sides of a lightly greased 9" springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Combine refried beans and taco seasoning mix, stirring well.
  • Spread over prepared crust. Layer avocado dip and remaining 5 ingredients over refried bean mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours. Place on a serving plate,and remove sides of springform pan. Serve with large corn chips or tortilla chips.

FIESTA CRACKER SPREAD



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South-of-the-border cuisine influences this zesty cheese spread, with cheddar cheese, Mexican seasoning, jalapeño peppers, green onions, red bell peppers, salsa and corn.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened*
1 tablespoon seltzer water or milk
1/2 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning or taco seasoning
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon salsa
1/4 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed (optional)
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • In small mixing bowl beat cream cheese and water on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Add Cheddar cheese and seasoning. Beat until combined.2. Stir in onions, red pepper and salsa. Fold in corn and jalapeno pepper, if desired. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers.*NOTE: Soften cream cheese in microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.

FIESTA SPREAD



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Another one from my mother in laws papers.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier @eatygourmet

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 13

- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 tbsp. ketchup
- 1 can refried beans, 16 oz
- liquid hot pepper seasoning to taste
- 2 oz. sharp natural cheddar cheese, grated, about 1/2 cup
- sliced stuffed olives, optional
- ritz crackers

Steps:

  • Brown beef with next three ingredients; drain fat. Add next four ingredients. Mash in beans. Heat, stirring frequently. Add liquid hot pepper seasoning to taste. Garnish with cheese and if desired, sliced olives. Serve warm with Ritz crackers. Makes about 3 1/2 cups

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