Cheesy Christmas Tree

This festive Christmas appetizer couldn't be easier to make, and you can be sure everyone will love it!

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1 crispy breadstick or pretzel rod
1/2 cup purchased or homemade pesto sauce
1/4 cup chopped red pepper

Assorted crackers for accompaniment

Cooking Directions:

1. Cut block of cream cheese diagonally in half. Arrange both halves, with points together, on serving plate to resemble Christmas tree shape.
2. Cut a 2-inch piece from the bread stick or pretzel rod. Place at bottom of the "tree" for the "trunk".
3. Spoon pesto sauce over cream cheese; sprinkle with peppers.
4. Serve as a spread with the crackers.

Makes 12 servings.