Pinecone Spinach-Cheese Spread
Prep time20 min
Total time2hr 20min
ServingsMakes 18 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tightly packed baby spinach leaves
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded Italian cheese blend
- 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds, toasted
- RITZ Crackers
Preparation
- Process spinach, oil and garlic in food processor until blended. Add next 3 ingredients; mix well.
- Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper.
- Insert nuts in rows into cream cheese mixture to resemble pinecone as shown in photo.
- Refrigerate 2 hours. Serve with crackers.
Recipe Tips
- Size-Wise
Enjoy eating appetizers at a social occasion, but be mindful of portion size so you don't overdo it on calories. - For a Festive Touch
In addition to the RITZ Crackers, serve cheese spread with an assortment of your favorite NABISCO crackers, such as TRISCUIT Crackers or WHEAT THINS Original Snacks. - Special Extra
Mix 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce into cream cheese mixture before shaping as directed.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 190 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 14g | |
| Saturated fat 6g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | |
| Sodium 300mg | |
| Carbohydrate 12g | |
| Dietary fiber <1g | |
| Total sugars 2g | |
| Added sugars 1g | |
| Protein 5g | |
| Vitamin A | 8 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 10 %DV |
| Iron | 4 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |
