Vegetable Pate

• 2 (8 oz. each) pkg. Neufchatel cheese, softened
• 4 eggs
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. paprika
• 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 c. finely chopped carrots
• 1 c. chopped tomato
• 2 tsp. parsley flakes (garnish)
• 3/4 c. fat-free sour cream
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 c. finely chopped broccoli
• 1/4 c. finely chopped green onion
• crackers or bread to serve

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
2. In a large bowl, mix Neufchatel cheese, sour cream and flour together using an electric mixer.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Add garlic, lemon juice, salt, paprika, chili powder, pepper and hot pepper sauce; stir until well blended.
5. Fold in Cheddar cheese, broccoli, carrots and green onions.
6. Pour into greased 9-inch spring-form pan.
7. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until set in center.
8. Cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Remove sides of pan.
10. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.

neufchatel cheese, eggs, lemon juice, salt, paprika, cheddar cheese, carrots, tomato, parsley flakes, sour cream, flour, garlic, chili powder, ground black pepper, hot pepper sauce, broccoli, green onion, crackers

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=505476 (may not work)