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      Walnut Cheese Appetizers

      *Ingredients*

      2 cups shredded American cheese
      1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
      1/3 cup tomato ketchup
      3 tbs mayonnaise
      2 tbs finely chopped green peppers
      1 tbs. finely chopped green onion
      48 pita triangles (bagel chips or melba rounds may also be used)
       

      *Preparation*

      Combine cheese and next 5 ingredients.  Spread cheese mixture on pita triangles; place on baking sheet.  Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat source, 2  to 3 min. or until chesse is melted.
       

      Serves: 48 appetizers

      To toast walnuts:
      Heat oven to 350 degrees F.  Spread walnuts in shallow baking pan, bake 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.