JALAPENO-PECAN CHEESE SPREAD

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I like to shape this pepper jelly spread like a Christmas tree around the holidays, but this is a recipe I make year-round. -Charolette Westfall, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 cup finely chopped pecans
4 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pecans and green onions until blended. On a serving plate, form mixture into desired shape. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours., In a microwave, warm jelly until melted; spread over cheese spread. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.