This easy layered spread is attractive to present and your guests will love it.
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1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 ounces (1 cup) shredded Land O Lakes® Swiss Cheese
4 cups loosely packed fresh spinach leaves
12 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
14 teaspoon salt
18 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
12 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 12 ounces (12 cup) cooked ham, finely chopped
Crackers, crusty French bread or breadsticks
STEP 1
Place cream cheese and Swiss cheese in food processor bowl fitted with metal blade. Cover; process until smooth (30 to 60 seconds). Set aside.
STEP 2
Place spinach, garlic, salt and red pepper in clean processor bowl fitted with metal blade. Cover; with processor running, slowly add oil until well mixed. Stir in pecans. Set aside.
STEP 3
Line 1-quart bowl with plastic food wrap, extending wrap 3 to 4 inches over edge. Spread half cheese mixture in bottom of bowl; top with half of ham, the spinach mixture, remaining ham and remaining cheese mixture. Fold plastic food wrap over top to cover. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight until firm.
STEP 4
At serving time, remove plastic food wrap from top of spread. Invert molded spread onto serving plate. Remove remaining plastic food wrap. Serve spread with crackers, crusty French bread or breadsticks.
