Zesty Cheese Spread Recipes

SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder and celery seed. Mix in the pickled jalapenos, piquillo peppers and grated Cheddar. Add the Sriracha and combine. Taste and add more mayonnaise and Sriracha, if necessary. Chill before serving.

HOMEMADE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Remove any rinds from hard cheeses. Cut cheeses into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Place cheese, wine, butter, herbs, and garlic in a food processor and blend until smooth, 2 minutes.
• Serve as-is or refrigerate for at least one hour for a firmer consistency. This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

SWEET AND SPICY CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Place block of cream cheese on small serving platter.
• Spoon peach jelly over top of the cream cheese, allowing a little to drip down the sides.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon Pepper Relish on top of peach jelly. Offer additional Pepper Relish to the side, if desired. (See note.)
• Sprinkle a little fresh parsley on top, if desired, and serve with whole grain crackers for dipping.

ZESTY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mustard and water; let stand for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in the shallot, capers, parsley, paprika and mustard mixture until blended., Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

SPICY CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Puree stewed tomato juice only, garlic and 2 jalapenos in a blender or processor. Finely chop the onion, 1 jalapeno, 2 to 3 tablespoons of cilantro and 4 to 6 Roma tomatoes. Roughly chop the stewed tomatoes. Mix all these ingredients in a large bowl. Season with kosher salt, fresh ground pepper and lime juice.;
• Cook the ground beef, onion, jalapenos, garlic and dash of salt and pepper. Drain excess fat in a small bowl. Add the beef mixture to slow cooker and put on medium setting. Keep hot. Add cubes of cheese, cream of mushroom soup and milk and stir. Next add 2 cups of the salsa mixture to the cheese mixture. Can be kept warm for 1/2 hour or longer. Serve with chips.

SPICY FETA DIP

Steps:

• In a small food processor, combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Add more olive oil, a little at a time, as needed to produce a smooth and creamy textured dip.
• Serve immediately or place covered in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow flavors to develop. Can be topped with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh or dried oregano.

SPICY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix the Mexican-style processed cheese food, cream cheese, deviled ham meat spread, green onion, milk and Worcestershire sauce. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.

SPICY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until blended.
• Spoon into an airtight container; cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
• Put into a serving dish and sprinkle with paprika.
• Serve with pita chips.