PINEAPPLE-PECAN CHEESE SPREAD

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Cynde Sonnier's smooth and creamy cheese spread is chock-full of red pepper, green chilies and crunchy pecans. It's always a hit in Mont Belvieu, Texas...and a sure-fire way to get the kids to eat more veggies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 3-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided
3/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
2 tablespoons chopped roasted sweet red pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup pecans, pineapple, chilies, red pepper and garlic powder; beat until combined. Transfer to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Sprinkle with remaining pecans just before serving. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.