Layered Cheese Torta
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup of crumbled blue cheese
- 1 (18 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon of grated onion
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- Garnish
- chopped pecans
- fresh parsley sprig
- Combine the first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Beat at medium speed with mixer until blended; stir in pecans.
- Line a lightly greased 4-cup fluted mold or a 7 3/8 x 3 5/8-inch loaf pans with plastic wrap, allowing edges to extend over the sides of pan.
- Spread 1/3 of blue cheese mixture into mold and chill 1 hour.
- Combine remaining 3 ounce package of cream cheese and milk, beating well. Add cheddar cheese and next 3 ingredients, mixing well. Spread over chilled blue cheese mixture in mold. Top with remaining 2/3 of blue cheese mixture, spreading.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 8 hours or up to 3 days.
- Unmold onto a serving plate; remove plastic wrap and garnish.
- Serve with ginger snaps or assorted crackers.
cream cheese, blue cheese, pineapple, ground ginger, pecans, cream cheese, milk, cheddar cheese, bacon, onion, hot sauce, pecans, parsley sprig
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/layered-cheese-torta-82009 (may not work)