Healthy Food Dinner Diet Recipes

"Featuring loads of bacon, green onions and peanuts, this exotic appetizer is a true timesaver due to its make ahead convenience. ‘I include this spread on my cheese platter when giving a party,’ explains Carmen Courtney from Ashland, Virginia."

INGREDIENTS

• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup real bacon bits
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 cup salted peanuts, finely chopped
• 1 cup raisins, finely chopped
• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (FOR EACH CHEESE MOLD):
• 1/2 cup chutney
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
• Assorted crackers

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, onions and curry powder. Fold in peanuts and raisins. Lightly press into two 3-cup freezer dishes coated with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cover and freeze one mold for up to 1 month. Cover and freeze the second mold for at least 1 hour; unmold onto a serving plate. Top with chutney and coconut. Serve with crackers.