463. CHEDDAR BACON and DRIED APPLE SPREAD

Makes about 1 1/4 cups


1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
3 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
3/4 cup finely chopped dried apples
2 teaspoons minced bottled chutney
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives

In a medium bowl, stir together cheese, bacon, dried apples, chutney, mayonnaise, yogurt and chives. Arrange spread in attractive serving bowl; place on tray surrounded by assorted crackers, breads and vegetables.

Good vegetable choices: sliced cucumbers, trimmed green onions, baby carrots, celery sticks, red pepper slices, trimmed radishes, jicama slices


courtesy of: National Pork Board