Four-Layer Cheese Loaf

Ingredients

• 16 ounce cream cheese divided softened
• 10 ounce pkt spinach frozen thawed drained chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
• 0.3 cup chutney 
• 0.5 cup pecans toasted chopped
• 25 servings garnish: pecans toasted chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 16 ounce blocks sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• plastic wrap

Directions

1. Line a 9- x 5-inch loafpan with heavy-duty plastic wrap.
2. Press spinach between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture; set aside.
3. Stir together Cheddar cheese, pecans, and mayonnaise; spread half of mixture evenly into prepared pan. Stir together spinach, 1 package cream cheese, salt, and pepper; spread evenly over Cheddar cheese layer. Stir together remaining package cream cheese, chutney, and nutmeg; spread evenly over spinach layer. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese mixture. Cover and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator overnight.
4. Garnish, if desired, and serve with assorted crackers.
5. Prep: 15 min., Thaw: 8 hrs.