Nippy Cheese Spread
From Cosmicmother 11 years agoIngredients
- 1 8 oz pkg or container of plain cream cheese* shopping list
- 1 8 oz (1 tub) of aged, sharp cold pack cheddar cheese** shopping list
- 1-2 teaspoons of worcestershire sauce shopping list
- 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion (or green onions) shopping list
- 1 tsp of fresh ground black pepper shopping list
- 1/2 tsp of paprika (optional) shopping list
- 1-2 dashes of hot sauce or cayenne to your taste (optional) shopping list
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- * Brick cream cheese makes a spread, tub cream cheese makes more of a dip. shopping list
- **In Canada, I use the McClarens Imperial Cold Pack sharp cheddar cheese. It is a very hard dry cheese, not a spread. In the US, it would be something like Black Creek Cold Pack sharp cheddar cheese. (DO NOT substitute with Cheez Whiz, pleeeez!) shopping list
How to make it
- 1.In a microwave safe bowl add the cream cheese and cheddar, slice with a knife so it is easier to melt. microwave for 30 seconds at a time until just softened. Stirring in between until it is soft enough to mix up with a fork, but not bubbling. ( you could leave the cheeses out to soften at room temp., but I'm too impatient! ;)
- 2.Once both cheeses are incorporated, add all other ingredients and mix well. ~( you can add a drop or two of water, sour-cream, beer etc., to make the dip more pliable, depends on the moisture of the cheeses and humidity, not too much as you don't want to dilute the sharp cheddar taste!)
- 3.Add to an air tight container and refrigerate overnight or at least an hour to let the flavours meld. Before eating, leave at room temp. for half an hour to soften, or microwave until barely soft. Serve it with crispy crackers, toast or bagels. ~add a sprinkle of paprika or chopped chives for presentation~
- 4.Once prepared, it can last for two weeks in the fridge.
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