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                          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
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  1                    gouda cheese round in red wax
                       room tempe  ature
  2 1/2  ounces        smoked sliced beef package -- finely
    1/4  cup           sour cream
  2      Tablespoons   sweet pickle relish
  2      teaspoons     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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