Fire And Ice Cream Cheese Spread Recipes

FIRE-AND-ICE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream with an electric mixer until well blended.
• Spoon mixture into a small bowl lined with plastic wrap or a 6-ounce ramekin.
• Press mixture slightly to get rid of any air pockets; smooth evenly with rubber scraper.
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm slightly.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat fruit spread and red pepper flakes over medium heat until spread just begins to melt, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and stir in bell pepper.
• Let cool to room temperature.
• To serve, if using bowl, invert mixture onto a serving plate, remove plastic wrap, and spoon apricot mixture on top.
• If using ramekin, top cream cheese mixture with apricot mixture.

FIRE AND ICE BRUNCH BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook rice according to directions (I used Mean Chef's recipe # 53520).
• Cook sausage in a skillet until no longer pink.
• Combine sausage, rice, salsa, sourcream and 1 cup of the cheese.
• Spread in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
• Using a small cup, make 6 deep indentions in the rice mixture. Break one egg into each indention and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 8-10 minutes more or until eggs are just set in center.

CANADIAN SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place cream cheese and cold pack Cheddar cheese in a microwave-safe bowl; slice cheese into chunks with a knife. Microwave cheese in 30-second intervals on high just until softened, stirring between intervals.
• Stir red onion, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, paprika, and hot sauce into cheese mixture with a fork until evenly combined; spoon into an airtight container and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
• Remove cheese spread from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.

FIRE AND ICE PASTA WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine olive oil, sun dried tomatoes, olives, basil, tomatoes, chives, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Marinate for 3 hours.
• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.
• Pour sauce over hot pasta, and toss lightly. Sprinkle with feta cheese, if desired.

FIRESIDE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cheese spread, cream cheese, butter, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Blend thoroughly. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Serve with crackers.

CREAMY PIMENTO CHEESE

Steps:

• Beat the cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add Cheddar cheese and continue beating until light and fluffy. Beat in mayonnaise and garlic powder; stir in pimento. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.