Appetizer for 10
Christmas Cheese Tree
A savory cheddar and cream cheese mixture is shaped into a chilled tree and covered with parsley and pine nuts.
Typical price
$7.77for 4 servings
$1.94 per serving$7.77 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianLow-carbKid-friendlyBudgetAppetizersSnacksHolidayWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 24 oz | $7.20Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 17 oz | $4.95Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 1.95 lb | $4.86Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.43 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 packages (8 oz) cream cheese
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp grated onion
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 5 or 6 drops red pepper sauce
- 1 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- assorted crackers for serving (optional)
- slice cheddar cheese or lemon peel for star (optional)
Steps
- Beat the cream cheese, cheddar, onion, ground mustard, and red pepper sauce until smooth.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a cone on a serving plate.
- Press the parsley, pine nuts, and red bell pepper over the cone.
- Chill the cheese tree for at least 45 minutes, until firm.
- Add a cheddar cheese or lemon peel star to the top if using.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
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