Instructions: Food Processor Directions: Using sharp knife, remove thin slice of wax coating from top of Gouda cheese. Carefully spoon out cheese, leaving wax coating intact to form a shell. If desired, cut decorative edge around opening with small knife.

In food processor bowl with metal blade, combine Gouda cheese, cream cheese, apricot preserves and onion; process until smooth. Stir in pecans and green pepper. Spoon half of mixture into wax shell, mounding in center.

Cover remaining cheese mixture; refrigerate. Refill shell as needed. Serve cheese mixture with crackers.

Yield 1 1/2 cups

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