Wine-Peppercorn Swirled Cheese with NABISCO ENTERTAINMENT Water and Wheat Crackers

Wine-Peppercorn Swirled Cheese with NABISCO ENTERTAINMENT Water and Wheat Crackers

INGREDIENTS

48 servings, 2 Tbsp. and 5 Crackers each or 1-1/2 qt.

  • 26 fl oz dry red wine
  • 2 oz. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. black peppercorns, crushed
  • 1 tsp. dried green peppercorns, crushed
  • 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 lb. pasteurized process American cheese spread, shredded, at room temperature
  • 1 lb. cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz. butter, softened
  • 1 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 144 each NABISCO ENTERTAINMENT Water Crackers
  • 96 each NABISCO Entertainment Wheat Crackers

Nutrition per serving

  • Calories

    230

  • Total fat

    14 g

  • Saturated fat

    7 g

  • Trans fat

    0 g

  • Cholesterol

    30 mg

  • Sodium

    510 mg

  • Carbohydrate

    19 g

  • Dietary fiber

    0 g

  • Sugars

    3 g

  • Protein

    5 g

  • Vitamin A

    10 %DV

  • Vitamin C

    0 %DV

  • Calcium

    10 %DV

  • Iron

    6 %DV

DIRECTIONS

Combine wine, sugar, crushed peppercorns and rosemary in small saucepan. Bring to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture is reduced to 6 Tbsp. Cool.

Place cheeses, butter and garlic in 12-qt. bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Beat on low speed 5 min. or until well blended. Add wine mixture; beat 20 sec. or just until wine is blended with the cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.

For each serving: Portion 2 Tbsp. of the cheese mixture onto small serving plate. Serve with 3 of the Water and 2 of the Wheat Crackers.

Tips

Make Ahead

  • Cheese mixture can be stored in refrigerator up to 2 days before serving as directed.