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Derby Cheddar Pecan Cheese Tort

12 oz package grated medium ½ cup frozen spinach, thawed
sharp cheddar cheese at room & drained
temp
½ tsp garlic salt
1 cup pecans chopped
½ tsp oregano
1 med onion finely chopped
1 Tbs beef granules
2-8 oz pkgs cream cheese,
½ tsp basil
softened
Dash pepper, celery seed,
½ cup mango chutney (or any
cumin and nutmeg
jam like mango spread)

Procedure
1. Combine cheddar cheese with pecans, onion and 4 oz cream
cheese. Mix well.
2. Place half of the mixture in an 8” round soufflé dish and press
to consolidate.
3. Combine 8 oz cream cheese with chutney, blend thoroughly.
4. Spread over cheese mixture.
5. Drain spinach completely, squeeze (really squeeze) out all
excess moisture. Add seasonings and remaining 4 oz of
cream cheese. Blend thoroughly and spread over cream
cheese
6. Top with remaining cheddar cheese mixture.
7. Refrigerate until serving time.
8. To serve invert on a plate and serve with crackers.

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