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Cream Cheese Variations

We keep several blocks of cream cheese--regular and low-fat--on hand for spur-of-the-moment company. The add-ons depend on my mood or what I have in the refrigerator.





List of Ingredients



• 1 block cream cheese
  
• Optional additions:
  
• Pic-a-Pepper Sauce
  
• Pepper Jelly (preferably homemade)
  
• Chopped or sliced olives (black, green, Kalamata, etc.)
  
• 1 can smoked oysters, chopped
  
• Strawberry jam
  
• Dried tomatoes in oil
  
• Pesto Sauce
  
• Canned shrimp mixed with chili sauce and horseradish
  






Instructions



1. Pour or spread on top any of the additions from above.
   
2. Serve with assorted crackers.
   






Final Comments


Any of these are highly acceptable.