Pinecone Cheese Spread

PINECONE CHEESE SPREAD

1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (7 oz.) Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese
2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles
1/3 cup Sliced Almonds, toasted
RITZ Crackers

PROCESS first 3 ingredients in food processor until well blended. Stir in chiles. SHAPE into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate. REFRIGERATE 2 hours. Remove from refrigerator 15 min. before serving. Let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Serve with crackers. Makes 2 cups spread.

*Recipe from Kraft