Cheddar Rum Spread Recipes

CHEDDAR RUM SPREAD

Steps:

• Blend all the ingredients together until smooth. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for an hour or so until flavors can blend.

SAVORY CHEDDAR SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, miracle whip, shredded cheese and scallion.
• Add half the amount of bacon (crumbled).
• Spoon into a glass pie dish.
• Crumble the remaining bacon and one sleeve of ritz crackers.
• Sprinkle on top of cheese mixture.
• Bake at 400F for 20 minutes.
• Serve warm with the remaining ritz crackers.

WHISKY CHEDDAR SPREAD

Steps:

• On small rimmed baking sheet, toast hazelnuts in 350°F (180°C) oven until golden and fragrant, about 6 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop.
• In food processor, combine cheese, butter, whisky, mustard and pepper until smooth.
• Pulse in 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the hazelnuts just until mixed.
• Scrape into bowl; sprinkle with remaining hazelnuts.
• (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.).

HOLIDAY CHEDDAR SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl or in food processor, combine softened cream cheese and butter until thoroughly blended.
• 2. Add pinch pepper and just enough liquid (beer, non-alcohol beer or white wine) to make the cream cheese mixture fluffy.
• 3. Add grated old Cheddar cheese and combine thoroughly. You may need to add just a bit more liquid so that it retains nice texture, but not to worry if it's a bit thick and heavy. It still tastes great!
• 4. Add onion, but combine only until blended in. If using food processor, pulse on/off a couple of times, but do not overwork or onion taste can become overwhelming.
• 5. Spoon into a bowl and sprinkle with a parsley sprig or some paprika so that it looks pretty. Remove from fridge about 20 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.