CHILI-CHEESE SPREAD

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From Lynette Clement of Grand Junction, Colorado, this full-of-zip spread's sure to be the star of any New Year's gathering! It can also easily be formed into alternate shapes for serving at other festive times-an egg for Easter, a leaf for fall, etc.-Lynette Clement, Grand Junction, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield about 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Crackers

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, beat cheeses and horseradish until smooth. Add chilies. Set aside 1 tablespoon pimientos for garnish; add remainder to cheese mixture and mix well. Chill for 1 hour. Form into a star shape on a serving platter; press pecans onto sides of star. Outline star with pimientos. Cover and chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

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