Shrimp-Cheese Spread

• 2 cups water
• 3 unpeeled large fresh shrimp
• 1/4 cup nonfat cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons Neufcha@Gtel cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
• 24 Melba rounds

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Peel and devein shrimp. Finely chop shrimp, and set aside.
2. Position knife blade in a miniature food processor bowl; add cottage cheese, Neufcha@Gtel cheese, and mustard. Process 1 minute or until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Transfer mixture to a small bowl. Stir in shrimp, Cheddar cheese, parsley, and jalapeno pepper. Cover and chill thoroughly. Serve with Melba rounds.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/shrimp-cheese-spread (may not work)