Shelly's Recipe

FOUR-LAYER CHEESE LOAF

Category: Spreads -- Cold

1 (10-oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 (8-oz) blocks sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 (8-oz) pkg cream cheese, softened and divided
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chutney
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Garnish: toasted chopped pecans

Line a loaf pan with heavy-duty plastic wrap.

Stir together Cheddar cheese, pecans, and mayonnaise; spread half of mixture evenly into prepared pan. Stir together spinach, 1 pkg cream cheese, salt, and pepper; spread evenly over Cheddar cheese layer. Stir together remaining pkg 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. Garnish, if desired, and serve with assorted crackers.

NOTE: To make two loaves, use 2 loaf pans. Mix ingredients as directed; divide mixtures in half, and follow layering procedure for each loaf.