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Christmas Tree Appetizer Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7.25-oz jar)
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 spinach-flavor flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
Ripe olive pieces
Directions:
Directions:
In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except tortillas and olive pieces. Divide mixture among tortillas, spreading to edges of tortillas. Roll up tightly. Press each tortilla roll into triangle shape, using fingers. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.

To serve, cut rolls into 1/2-inch slices. Place olive piece at bottom of each triangle to look like tree trunk; secure with toothpick.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
64
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 mins (2 hours to refridgerate)
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
If you don't have time to press this appetizer into the shape of Christmas trees, just prepare the filling as directed, spread on tortillas and roll up. Refrigerate 2 hours, and cut into slices.

This recipe is easy to cut in half for a smaller group.

 

 

 

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