Holiday Fiesta Spread
Prep time30 min
Total time1hr 30min
ServingsMakes 28 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.
Ingredients
- 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese, softened
- 1 pkg. (1 oz.) taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup chopped avocados
- 2 Tbsp. sliced black olives
- 1 Tbsp. chopped red peppers
- 2 WHEAT THINS Original Snacks
- RITZ Snowflake Crackers
Preparation
- Mix cream cheese, taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; spread into Christmas tree shape on 10-inch plate.
- Spread with sour cream to within 1/2 inch of edges of tree.
- Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese around edges of tree as shown in photo.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Top with avocados, olives and peppers just before serving. Place WHEAT THINS at bottom of tree for the trunk.
- Serve with the RITZ Crackers.
Recipe Tips
- Size-Wise
Since this seasonal spread makes 28 servings, it's great to serve at a special occasion, such as a family party. - Special Extra
Top this festive tree-shaped holiday spread with a red pepper star. Just cut a piece of red pepper into a star shape using a 1-1/2-inch cookie cutter. - Substitute
Substitute prepared guacamole for the chopped avocados. Use a small spoon to make the garland with the guacamole. Or, spoon guacamole into a small reasealable plastic bag. Cut a small piece from 1 bottom corner of bag, then use to pipe the guacamole onto the cheese spread.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 13g | |
| Saturated fat 6g | |
| Trans fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | |
| Sodium 270mg | |
| Carbohydrate 12g | |
| Dietary fiber <1g | |
| Total sugars 2g | |
| Added sugars 1g | |
| Protein 3g | |
| Vitamin A | 8 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 6 %DV |
| Iron | 4 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |
