Spicy Cheese Mice Recipe

Ingredients

1

package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

2

cups finely shredded pepper Jack cheese (8 oz)

1 1/4

cups finely chopped smoked almonds

16

julienne carrots (from 10-oz bag)

32

sliced almonds, toasted (2 tablespoons)

Hot pepper jelly, if desired

Assorted crackers, if desired

Preparation

In medium bowl, mix cheeses with spoon until blended. Place smoked almonds on small plate. For each mouse, shape 2 tablespoons cheese mixture into mouse shape; roll in smoked almonds.

For tail, insert 1 carrot strip into wide end of each mouse. For ears, insert 2 sliced almonds, pointed side up, into narrow end. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.

Serve cheese mice with pepper jelly and crackers. Store covered in refrigerator.