This smooth and creamy cheese spread is chock-full of red pepper, green chiles and crunchy pecans. It’s always a hit, and is a sure-fire way to get the kids to eat more veggies. —Cynde Sonnier, Mont Belvieu, Texas
Ingredients
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided
3/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
2 tablespoons chopped roasted sweet red pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Assorted fresh vegetables
Instructions
1In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup pecans, pineapple, chiles, red pepper and garlic powder; beat until combined. Transfer to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
2Sprinkle with remaining pecans just before serving. Serve with vegetables.
