FOUR-LAYER CHEESE SPREAD

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When Sherry Hulsman entertains, she counts on this streamlined party starter. "I invert the chilled mold onto a platter lined with baby spinach," notes the Louisville, Kentucky reader.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, divided
1/4 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons chutney
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Dash hot pepper sauce
Additional fresh baby spinach
Assorted crackers and fresh vegetables

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 4 oz. cream cheese and chopped spinach. In another bowl, combine chutney and remaining cream cheese. In a large bowl, combine cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pecans, onion and hot pepper sauce., Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap. Spread half of the cheddar cheese mixture in prepared bowl. Layer with the spinach and chutney mixtures. Top with remaining cheddar cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Unmold onto a serving plate; garnish with additional spinach. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.