Holiday Cheese Spread Recipes

HOLIDAY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, goat cheese and pesto in a bowl until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until assembling.
• Trace outline of cookie cutters on cardboard. Cut out; cover with foil or plastic wrap.
• Shortly before giving, place cutters on covered cutouts and pack cutters with cheese spread. Decorate with pine nuts. Wrap with plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate cheese mixture (Step 1) 2 weeks.You can also pack the spread in crocks.

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.

HOLIDAY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Beat first 3 ingredients in medium bowl with mixer until well blended. Stir in peppers and onions.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Serve with assorted crackers and cut-up fresh vegetables.

HOLIDAY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Bring both cheeses to room temperature (this can be made with any amount of cheese. Just make sure the ratio is 1 to 1)
• 2. Place both cheeses in a mixing bowl. With a whisk on medium to high speed until well combined and fluffy.
• 3. Refrigerate and when ready to serve to remove from refrigerator one hour prior to use. Goes excellent with fresh bread slices.

THE BEST SAVORY CHEESE SPREAD APPETIZER

Steps:

• Grate extra sharp white cheddar. You'll need 2 cups. You can use a food processor or a hand grater to accomplish this. I have done it with both. The food processor just makes the process faster.
• Wash and chop 1 full bunch of green onions.
• Measure and set aside 1 cup of mayonnaise.
• Chop the pecans (to desired piece size). You'll need 3/4 cup chopped pieces. Tip: you can find small bags of pieces already chopped in the baking aisle of most grocery stores if you don't want to buy a large bag. I prefer to buy bulk bags since I do a lot of baking.
• Measure out 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper and set aside.
• Add 2 cups grated extra sharp white cheddar to a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. I prefer to mix mine in my kitchen-aid stand mixer, but by hand works just as well.
• Combine 1 cup mayonnaise to shredded cheese and mix until mostly incorporated.
• Add chopped pecans and mix again.
• Incorporate cayenne pepper to taste. 1/2 teaspoon is recommended and doesn't offer extreme heat.
• Plate for immediate serving or cover and refrigerate for later.
• Enjoy!

HOLIDAY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, deviled ham, Colby cheese, green olives, and prepared mustard. Season with dry mustard, chopped fresh chives, celery salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic salt. Cover and refrigerate until serving.