Three-Cheese Walnut Spread
Posted by Marla

1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
Apple wedges, pear wedges or assorted crackers (optional)

Preheat oven to 350�F. Place walnuts in a small baking dish. Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool.

Microwave cream cheese on HIGH 1 minute or until softened. Add blue cheese, mozzarella cheese and black pepper; mix well.

Carefully pour walnuts into cheese mixture; mix well. Spoon cheese mixture back into baker, spreading evenly.

Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is slightly melted. Garnish with parsley. Place on serving platter; surround with apple or pear wedges or assorted crackers, if desired.

Yield: 16 servings

Nutrients per serving: (2 tablespoons spread): Calories 90, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 115 mg, Fiber 0 g