Snowman Cheese Spread

Invite a fun snowman to your winter holiday party! A yummy, cheese spread 'snowman', that is!

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 to 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Black peppercorns
1 baby carrot

Cooking Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions and almonds until well blended; cover. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Divide mixture into 1 small ball, 1 medium ball and 1 large ball. Roll balls in the Parmesan cheese. Arrange on serving platter to resemble a snowman lying down.
3. Decorate with peppercorns for the eyes and mouth and buttons on the midsection. Add the carrot for the nose, trimming it down to size, if desired.
4. Serve with assorted crackers and cut-up fresh vegetable dippers.

Makes 12 appetizer servings.