Savory Cheddar Spread Recipes

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.

SAVORY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Put feta cheese into a food processor and process until smooth.
• Add cream cheese and whipping cream and process until smooth.
• Add remaining ingredients and pulse until incorporated.
• Spoon mixture into a serving bowl.
• Cover and chill several hours or overnight.

CHEDDAR SPREAD

Steps:

• Soften cream cheese in bowl with fork. Add cheddar, mayonnaise and mustard and blend well.
• Add pimiento, onion, thyme and parsley, if desired, and mix thoroughly.
• Cover and let mixture stand for at least 30 minutes before serving.

SAVORY THREE-CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese onto bottom of 2 1/2 cup microwaveable dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, ham and parmesan cheese.
• Microwave on high 1 minute or until heated through.
• Top spread with bell peppers, onions and cayenne pepper. Serve with crackers.
• Makes 1 1/4 cups or 10 servings, 2 T each.
• Substitute: Switch sliced jalapeno peppers, chopped roasted red peppers or salsa with any of the toppings for a different flavor combo.

CHEDDAR SPREAD

Steps:

• All the ingredients should be at room temperature before starting this recipe.
• Whip slowly, in a medium mixing bowl, with the mixer until the mixture is fluffy. I also have mixed it well by hand, but room-temp ingredients are KEY to do that.
• Spread on bread slices. (Rye, Sourdough or regular French Bread are great.) Toast under the broiler until hot.