Have we got a holiday appetizer idea for you. Our decadent Holiday Creamy Cheddar Spread is one for the (recipe) book! So creamy...so savory...so addictive that you may want to double the recipe! Did I mention it's easy to make, too?
Here's all you need:
8 ounces Cabot Sharp or Extra Sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)*
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/4-1/3 cup white wine or beer
Prep steps? Only two.
1.) In food processor, combine cheese, butter, mustard and garlic
2.) Process until smooth, about 1 minute, adding enough wine or beer to make spread of desired consistency, (Spread can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to one week). Best served at room temperature.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups. You can easily vary the flavor of this quick spread by using one of Cabot's flavored cheddars - try Horseradish, Habenero, Chipotle or Sun-Dried Tomato Basil. Or embellish the basic recipe by adding some artichoke pesto, tomato pesto or chopped black olives.
When ready to serve, allow the spread to soften at room temperature and mound it in a bowl. Surround it with slices of interesting hearty breads like multi-grain, walnut or rosemary.
Add more bowls of dried fruits like apricots or figs, plus some warm, lightly salted pecans (roasted in the oven at 350 ?F for about 5 minutes). Tie a simple bouquet of fresh rosemary with a holiday ribbon for garnish.
More Holiday Recipes -- appetizers, main dishes, even desserts -- are available on our Recipes & Pairings page.
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