Texas Red Grapefruit and Cheese Spread

One spread many uses. Spread on anything from toast or english muffin to apples or vegetables.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 2  red grapefruits
• 1⁄2 cup  dried apricot
• 1  cup water
• 1  lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1 (5 ounce) jar  neufchatel cheese spread with pineapple
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2  teaspoons poppy seeds
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Peel and section grapefruit over a bowl, reserving juice.
2. Chop sections and set aside to drain.
3. Combine apricots and water; let stand 2 hours.
4. Drain and chop apricots.
5. Combine cheese and mix until smooth.
6. Measure 1/4 cup reserved grapefruit juice and stir into cheese mixture.
7. Fold in poppy seeds, walnuts, apricots and grapefruit.
8. Spoon into serving bowl cover and chill several hours or overnight.