Holiday Appetizer Wreath Garnish Recipe | RadaCutlery.com

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: mild cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Mild cheddar offers a similar flavor with less intensity.

chopped pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often more affordable and nut-free.

Soften 2 packages of 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with 8 oz of sharp cheddar cheese on medium speed until blended.

Add 1 package of Rada quick mix dip (bacon cheddar) to the cheese mixture and blend well.

Cover the cheese mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

After refrigerating for a couple of hours, transfer the cheese mixture to a serving platter.

Use a glass to help shape the cheese mixture into a wreath shape, smoothing it out with a spreader.

Chop fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the molded cheese mixture.

Dice red bell pepper to use as garnish, placing it on the cheese to resemble holly.

Serve the cheese wreath with crackers or vegetables.

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