BLUE CHEESE STUFFED LETTUCE

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This recipe comes from either Bon Appetit or Gourmet magazine. I've had it so long I can't remember!! It makes a pretty presentation for a dinner party or it's just plain delicious at your family supper table.

Provided by Chef53Kathy

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 wedges, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head iceberg lettuce
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
prepared Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Core the lettuce, wash, and set aside to drain well. Cream the cheese, milk and spices with an electric mixer. Stuff the core of the head of lettuce with the cheese mixture, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate, preferably overnight. To serve, cut in six wedges, lay on a salad plate, garnish with grape tomatoes, cuke slices, purple onion, etc. and drizzle with your favorite dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 248.4, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4.8

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