GOUDA CHEESE FLOWER 1 (7 oz.) round Gouda Cheese with red wax coating. 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 2 Tablespoon apricot preserves 1 tsp finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper Food Processor Directions: Using sharp knife, remove thin slice of wax coating from top of Gouda cheese. Carefully spoon out cheese, leaving wax coating intact to form a shell. If desired, cut decorative edge around opening with small knife. In food processor bowl with metal blade, combine Gouda cheese, cream cheese, apricot preserves and onion; process until smooth. Stir in pecans and green pepper. Spoon half of mixture into wax shell, mounding in center. Cover remaining cheese mixture; refrigerate. Refill shell as needed. Serve cheese mixture with crackers. Yield 1 1/2 cups Source: Pillsbury Mix and Match Meals
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