LAYERED CHEESE TORTA

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This rich cheese blend goes a long way at a party. Make sure you follow the directions so you will have 3 ribbons of color. Also, be sure to allow a good 8 hours of chill time.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Spreads

Time 9h

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup of crumbled blue cheese
1 (18 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup milk
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon of grated onion
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
chopped pecans
fresh parsley sprig

Steps:

  • Combine the first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Beat at medium speed with mixer until blended; stir in pecans.
  • Line a lightly greased 4-cup fluted mold or a 7 3/8 x 3 5/8-inch loaf pans with plastic wrap, allowing edges to extend over the sides of pan.
  • Spread 1/3 of blue cheese mixture into mold and chill 1 hour.
  • Combine remaining 3 ounce package of cream cheese and milk, beating well. Add cheddar cheese and next 3 ingredients, mixing well. Spread over chilled blue cheese mixture in mold. Top with remaining 2/3 of blue cheese mixture, spreading.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 8 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Unmold onto a serving plate; remove plastic wrap and garnish.
  • Serve with ginger snaps or assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1159.4, Fat 99.1, SaturatedFat 49.4, Cholesterol 236.5, Sodium 1335.5, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 26, Protein 37.6

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