Ingredients

2 8 oz pkg cream cheese

1 1/2 tsp dried italian herb seasoning

s&p to taste

1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

3 oz blue cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup chopped parsley

1/2 cup crumbled crisply cooked bacon

Assorted crackers

Preparation

Lightly oil a 6 x 4 loaf pan. Line with plastic wrap, leaving a 2 inch overhang on each side.

Beat the cream cheese in med bowl to soften. Beat in the herb seasoning and s&p.

Spread 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture evenly in the prepared pan.

Top with the Gruyere and pecans.

Spread with another 1/3 of cream cheese mix, then with the blue cheese, parsley and bacon.

Top with remaining cream cheese mix.

Press down firmly. Cover with overhanging plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Invert onto a serving platter and remove plastic. Bring to room temp, garnish with parsley and serve with cracks.