Berry Blue Cheese Spread
Dried blueberries and blue cheese are the stars of this creamy appetizer recipe that credits its crunch to pecans added just before serving.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup dried blueberries
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1 cup boiling water
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1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
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6 oz. blue cheese, coarsely crumbled
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2 green onions, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
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Assorted whole grain crackers or cracker bread, broken
Directions
1.
Place dried berries in a small bowl. Pour boiling water over berries. Let stand for 1 minute. Drain; set aside.
2.
In a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese and blue cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until nearly smooth. Stir in drained berries, green onions, and garlic just until combined. Transfer spread to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving. To serve, sprinkle with pecans and serve with crackers. Makes 16 (2-tablespoon) servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 130, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 193 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 8%, Iron 3%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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