ZESTY CHEESE SPREAD

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I USUALLY MAKE this spread a day before I plan on serving it, since it needs time for the flavors to meld. But it also keeps well for a few weeks. It's an appetizer, that can be served with snack rye bread or assorted crackers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 teaspoons hot water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon capers, drained
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine mustard and water; let stand for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in the shallot, capers, parsley, paprika and mustard mixture until blended., Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.