Tiered Cheese Slices

By á-2904

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 (8 ounce) packages deli style Cheddar cheese slices (about 3 inches square)
• Assorted crackers

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, hot pepper sauce and salt. Stir in pecans and cranberries. On a 12-in. square of aluminum foil, place two slices of cheese side by side; spread with 2-3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers six times. Top with two cheese slices. (Save remaining cheese slices for another use.)
2. Fold foil around cheese and seal tightly. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cut in half lengthwise and then widthwise into 1/4-in. slices. Serve with crackers