Three Holiday Appetizers Recipe

Ingredients

• Bacon Almond Spread:
• small can water chestnuts, drained and minced
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
• 2 C shredded sharp cheddar - I like Wisconsin white
• 4 scallion, chopped
• 4 oz. toasted almonds
• 1/2 C mayo
• 2 T sour cream
• dash Tabasco
• chopped parsley for garnish
• Bacon Torte:
• 8 oz. soft cream cheese
• 1 C shredded sharp cheddar
• 3 chopped scallions
• 4-6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
• 6 crumbled Ritz crackers
• Cranberry Cheese Spread:
• 8 oz. soft cream cheese
• 2 T orange juice concentrate
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/4 C toasted pecans or almonds
• 1/4 C chopped dried cranberries or Craisins
• 2 T pepper jelly (Tabasco makes this)

Directions