JINGLE BELL SPREAD

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No need to ring this "dinner bell" to summon your guests-the sight of it's enough to make folks come running! The creamy spread from Karen Balistrieri of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin gets a festive look from red pepper, pimientos and parsley on top. If you like, you can mold the mix into a Christmas tree, star, candy cane or any other appealing shape.-Karen Balistrieri, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
Sweet red pepper strips, optional
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, bacon and onions. , Drop by spoonfuls onto a serving platter in the shape of a bell; carefully spread with an icing knife to fill in the bell. Sprinkle with parsley and pimientos. Add red pepper strips across bell If desired. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.