TIERED CHEESE SLICES

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I can't tell you how many times I've made this recipe or been asked to share it! Guests always think I fussed, but the simple ingredients go together in minutes using pre-sliced cheese. For busy holiday hostesses, it's a do-ahead delight.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 packages (8 ounces each) deli-style cheddar cheese slices (about 3 inches square)
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, hot pepper sauce and salt. Stir in pecans and cranberries. , On a 12-in. square of aluminum foil, place two slices of cheese side by side; spread with 2-3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers six times. Top with two cheese slices. (Save remaining cheese slices for another use.), Fold foil around cheese and seal tightly. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cut in half lengthwise and then widthwise into 1/4-in. slices. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.