Caramelized garlic cheese spread

2 teaspoons Butter
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon sugar1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Butter, softened
1 (8-ounce) package (2 cups) Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 teaspoon salt

Coating


1/2 cup finely crushed cheese-flavored bite-sized crackersGarnish
1 medium bell pepper with stemCrackers/Dippers


CrackersFresh cut-up vegetables

Directions
Melt 2 teaspoons butter in small skillet until sizzling; add garlic and sugar. Cook over medium–high heat, stirring constantly, until garlic just starts to brown (3 to 5 minutes). Immediately remove from heat. Combine garlic mixture and all remaining spread ingredients in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Shape cheese mixture into pumpkin shape with hands. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
Place crushed crackers into large shallow bowl or pie pan. Roll cheese ball into crackers; press evenly to coat. Place onto serving plate.


Create stem for top of pumpkin from bell pepper slices.


Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight to blend flavors. Just before serving; score vertical lines on pumpkin with knife. Serve with crackers and vegetables.


Recipe Tip
- Cut remaining pepper into strips to serve with cheese spread.
- To crush crackers, place crackers into resealable plastic food bag. Use rolling pin to crush crackers.


Really....what not to like about this creation right?
 
Until next time....XOXO