Tropical Garden Spread

Yield: 3 3/4 cups

Preparation Time: 15 min; Refrigerate Time: 24 hours

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened

1 package (1.4 ounce) vegetable soup mix

1 can (8 ounce) crushed pineapple in juice, drained

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup chopped red pepper

1/2 cup chopped honey roasted peanuts, no salt added

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

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Nutrition Facts

Yield: 3 3/4 cups

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 69

Calories From Fat: 45

Total Fat: 5g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Cholesterol: 13mg

Sodium: 175mg

Total Carbohydrates: 4g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Protein: 2g

Calcium: 4% Daily Value

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

In a medium bowl, whip the cream cheese with a mixer until smooth.

With a wooden spoon, mix in the soup mix, drained pineapple, cheese, green and red pepper, peanuts and Worcestershire.

Refrigerate for 24 hours for flavors to blend.

Serve with your favorite crackers or vegetables.

Image Courtesy of Midwest Dairy Association
Recipe by Annette Kriener of AJP Kriener Farms, Fort Atkinson, Iowa

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