*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Hearty Cheese Spread

Recipe By     : Taste of Home, Dec/Jan 1996
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    Gouda cheese round in red wax --
                        - room tempeature
   2 1/2  oz            Smoked sliced beef package --
                        - finely chopped
     1/4  c             Sour cream
   2      tb            Sweet pickle relish
   2      ts            Prepared horseradish
                        Apple slices or crackers

Carefully slice through wax and cheese to within 1" of the bottom,
forming eight pie-shaped wedges. Carefully fold wax back to expose
cheese; remove cheese. In a mixing bowl, beat the cheese until
creamy. Add the beef, sour cream, relish, and horseradish; mix well.
Spoon into wax shell. Chill. Serve with apple slices or crackers.

Yield: 1-1/2 Cups


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