WeightWatchers Christmas Cheese and Shrimp Spread Recipe

Here’s a very tasty cheese and shrimp spread. Below you can find two presentation suggestions, but you can use whatever suits your fancy to create your own desired holiday look.

Weight Watchers Christmas Cheese and Shrimp Spread recipe
Makes 10 servings

Ingredients
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans shrimp (deveined, drained & finely chopped)
2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1 (12 ounce) carton cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
4 tablespoons green peppers (finely diced)
4 tablespoons red peppers (finely diced)
4 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

Preparation
1. Use your food processor or immersion blender to combine all ingredients (except the shrimp & diced peppers) until the mixture is smooth, then stir in the diced shrimp & peppers.
2. Decide your presentation, prepare for it accordingly & chill for at least 1 hr b4 removing to garnish as desired & serve with crackers, bread or choice of veggies.
3. Presentation suggestion #1: Use the Christmas mold of your choice or bowl lined with plastic wrap. Form into a log or ball wrapped in plastic wrap. Use a 1-qt rounded tube mold lined with plastic wrap (meant to resemble a holiday wreath).
4. Presentation suggestion #2: Prepare as bread or tortilla pinwheels & chill as directed above.
5. To Garnish: Use a combination of finely diced green & red peppers, cucumber, pimento or parsley.

How many Weight Watchers points in Christmas cheese and shrimp spread recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 7
Nutritional information per serving: 272 calories, 19.7g fat, 0.4g fiber

Originally posted 2007-12-18 14:28:06.