Carrot-Shaped Cheese Spread Recipe

By franny-2

Cultivate compliments with this quick cracker spread coated with crushed tortilla chips. Taco seasoning, green onions and ripe olives dress up the thick mixture of cream cheese and cheddar

Ingredients

• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
• 5 teaspoons taco seasoning
• 3/4 cup finely crushed nacho tortilla chips
• Celery leaves
• Assorted crackers

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until blended. stir in the olives, onions, pimientos and taco seasoning. On a serving plate, shape mixture into a carrot shape; press crushed nacho chips onto entire surface. Place celery leaves at top of carrot. Serve with crackers