Apricot Spread-baked

Name: Apricot Spread-baked
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese , softened; 1 c shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 c sour cream; 1/2 c finely chopped dried apricots or 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 1/3 c sliced almonds; assorted crackers

By Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter

Enjoy the fruit and cheese flavors of this spread on your favorite crackers or pita chips.
If you would like it a little spicier spread add 2 Tablespoons of mango chutney to the cream cheese mixture before spreading into the pie plate. You will want to double this recipe- it is that good.
Kraft Kitchen recipe.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

16 servings

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Ingredients

8 oz

cream cheese , softened
1 c

shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c

sour cream
1/2 c

finely chopped dried apricots or 1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/3 c

sliced almonds
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assorted crackers
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How to Make Apricot Spread-baked

Step-by-Step

Heat oven to 350^.
Mix cream cheese and cheddar in a medium bowl until well blended. Add sour cream and apricots; mix well.
Spread into a 9-inch oven safe dish or pie plate; sprinkle with nuts.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until nuts are lightly toasted and spread is heated through.
Cool slightly.
Serve with crackers.
Note:
This is great with other dried fruit such as blueberries or cranberries or cherries. Sprinkle top with candied sugar pecans or walnuts.