Four Cheese Pate Recipes

FOUR-CHEESE PATE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl beat 1 pkg. cream cheese with milk and sour cream til smooth.
• Spread into a 9" pie plate lined with plastic wrap.
• Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
• In mixing bowl, beat Brie, swiss, blue cheese and remaining cream cheese til thoroughly combined.
• Gently spread over chopped pecans smoothing top flat.
• Cover and chill overnight or up to 3-4 days.
• Before serving, invert onto a plate and remove plastic wrap.
• Arrange pecan halves on top around edge.
• Serve with crackers or apples.

FOUR-CHEESE BAKED PENNE

Steps:

• Cook penne according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, rosemary, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool for 15 minutes., Preheat oven to 400°. Drain penne; add to sauce. Stir in cottage cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella and all of the ricotta. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella., Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

PARTY AND HOLIDAY FOUR-CHEESE PATE (EASY)

Steps:

• 1. In a bowl, beat one package of cream cheese with milk and sour cream until smooth. Spread into a 9" pie plate lined with plastic wrap. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. In a bowl, beat Brie, Swiss, blue cheese and remaining cream cheese until thoroughly combined. Gently spread over chopped pecans, smoothing the top to form a flat surface. Cover and chill overnight or up to 3-4 days. Before serving, invert onto a plate and remove plastic wrap. Arrange pecan halves on top. Serve with apples or crackers. Don't forget to put out a little appetizer knife, too.