CHRISTMAS TRADIONAL RECIPES

CHRISTMAS RECIPES

Its Christmas ,time for family, happiness and lots of eating. Some great Christmas recipes are pineapple cheese ball, vegetables Christmas tree, Christmas cheese spread and Christmas tree spread which are also easy to prepare.

Below are these great recipes for you to try out this Christmas.

1. Christmas - Pineapple Cheese Ball

Ingredients:

- 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. of cream cheese
- 1 (8 1/2 oz.) can of crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups of chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup of chopped green pepper or 1/4 cup of chopped pimiento
- 2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt

Directions

- Beat softened cheese with a fork.
- Stir in well drained pineapple, 1 cup pecans, pepper or pimiento, onion and salt.
- Shape into 1 or 2 balls and roll in remaining pecans.
- Wrap and store in refrigerator for 24 hours.
Serve with assorted crackers.

2. Vegetables Christmas Tree

Ingredients:

- 1 recipe Hidden Valley sour cream based dip
- 1 bunch fresh broccoli
- 1 head cauliflower
- 15 cherry tomatoes

Directions:

- Spread bottom of a large oblong Pyrex dish with dip.
- Cut broccoli flowerets into short pieces; cut cauliflower into bite size chunks.
- Clean one broccoli stalk for tree trunk.
- Arrange broccoli into a tree shape on top of dip; stud with tomatoes and surround by cauliflower.


3. Christmas Cheese Spread

Ingredients:

- 1 lb. of sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon of garlic
- 2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper

Directions:

- Shred cheese.
- Mix all ingredients, shape in mold, refrigerate.
- Remove from mold prior to serving.
Serve with crackers.


4. Christmas Tree Spread

Ingredients:

- 8 oz. of extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 8 oz. of cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon of chopped green bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon of grated onion
- 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
- Chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons of sliced pimiento, or cherry tomatoes
- Chopped nuts

Directions:

- Combine cheeses, green pepper, onion, and Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice.
- Chill.
- Arrange cheese mixture in Christmas tree shape.
- Sprinkle with parsley, dot with pimiento or tomato "ornaments".
- Cover "trunk" with chopped nuts. Serve with crackers.

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