Pumpkin Cheese Spread

A festive holiday spread or just a winter spread. Consider using a festive mold!

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans (optional)
• 12  ounces  softened cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  crumbled blue cheese
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1  cup canned pumpkin
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2 -4  tablespoons sherry wine (sweet or dry)

Directions

1. Line a 4-cup mold with plastic wrap.
2. In small skillet, melt butter. Sauté pecans for 1 minute or until golden.
3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, pumpkin and garlic on medium speed until creamy. Beat in enough sherry to make desired spreading consistency.
4. Spoon into mold. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or until firm enough to hold shape.
5. Unmold onto serving plate. Press pecans on top.
6. Serve with crackers.