Three-Cheese Walnut Spread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
• Apple wedges, pear wedges or assorted crackers (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Place walnuts in a small baking dish. Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool.

Microwave cream cheese on HIGH 1 minute or until softened. Add blue cheese, mozzarella cheese and black pepper; mix well.

Carefully pour walnuts into cheese mixture; mix well. Spoon cheese mixture back into baker, spreading evenly.

Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is slightly melted. Garnish with parsley. Place on serving platter; surround with apple or pear wedges or assorted crackers, if desired.