CHEDDAR CHEESE CARROT

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If you "carrot" all about serving up a good time for your guests, plant this playful appetizer on your party menu. I make this for parties, and it catches everyone's eye.-Pam Goodlet, Washington Island, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
Fresh parsley springs
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese for 1 minute. Add the carrot, peanuts, onion and dill; mix well. , On a serving platter, shape mixture into an 8-in. log, tapering one end to form a carrot shape. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until serving. , Place parsley at wide end for carrot top. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.