Festive Cheese Spread

  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons Chives
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon California Style Garlic Pepper with Red Bell and Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dill Weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Thyme Leaves
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

Directions

  • Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add remaining ingredients except red bell pepper; beat well.
  • Place piece of plastic wrap on baking sheet. Spoon cheese mixture onto plastic wrap to form a candy cane shape, log or ball. Fold up plastic wrap over cheese to encase.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight or until cheese is firm.
  • Unwrap cheese mixture. Place on serving plate. Smooth entire shape with spatula or knife. Garnish with bell pepper. Serve with assorted crackers.
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