Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup dried cranberries2 packages (8 ounces each) deli-style cheddar cheese slices (about 3 inches square)Assorted crackers

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, hot pepper sauce and salt. Stir in pecans and cranberries.

On a 12-in. square of aluminum foil, place two slices of cheese side by side; spread with 2-3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers six times. Top with two cheese slices. (Save remaining cheese slices for another use.)

Fold foil around cheese and seal tightly. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cut in half lengthwise and then widthwise into 1/4-in. slices. Serve with crackers.