CHRISTMAS CANDLE CHEESE SPREAD

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My sister shared this recipe with me when I was in school and still learning to cook. It's an excellent appetizer that's remained a favorite through the years. -Patty Glasgow, Dresden, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 4-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium green pepper
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, onions, Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce until blended. Form 1/2 cup cheese mixture into a 4-in. circle. Coat with parsley., Form the remaining cheese mixture into a cylinder; roll in sesame seeds. Place on top of circle. Cut a piece of red pepper to resemble a flame; insert into the top of the candle. Cut one ring from the green pepper; cut in half. Position one half on the side for handle. (Save remaining peppers for another use.) Refrigerate until serving.

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