Cheddar Nut Spread Food

SPICED COFFEE WITH LIQUEUR AND DATE NUT BREAD WITH CHUTNEY SPREAD

Steps:

• Pulse ingredients for the cheese spread in food processor until mixture is combined. Transfer spread to a small serving dish and garnish with shaved crystallized ginger. Serve with the date nut bread.
• Brew a pot of coffee, putting the orange rind, cloves, and cinnamon in with the grounds before brewing. Top off coffee with cognac or liqueur. Dip rims of coffee mugs in warm water, then coat in sugar.

CHEDDAR CHUTNEY SPREAD

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients in food processor or blender.
• Pack into crock or small bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
• Serve at room temperature with crackers.

OLIVE PECAN SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, olives and pecans in a bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

CHEDDAR BUTTER SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine everything in a blender/mixer bowl and process until smooth.
• Spread on warm bread and eat.

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a med-large size bowl.
• If your cream cheese is soft enough, you can stir this by hand or you can use a hand-mixer until well combined.
• Spoon out onto plastic wrap big enough to fold over top and form cheese mixture into a smooth bowl, wrapping plastic wrap around ball to seal.
• (If desired, roll cheese ball into chopped nuts or additional cooked and crumbled bacon before wrapping.).
• Place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours so flavors blend.
• Serve with crackers, bagel chips, veggies, etc.

CHEDDAR DIP OR SPREAD

Steps:

• Cut-up cheese in 1-inch cubes and put in food processor bowl along with the mayo. Process 'til smooth.
• Add the onions and pepper sauce. Process another minute.
• Transfer cheese mixture to a small mixing bowl.
• Add chopped cilantro and combine well.
• If serving immediately as a dip, pile into a bowl and garnish with a cilantro sprig.
• For a firmer spread-like consistency, refrigerate at least two-hours.
• Serve with crackers and celery sticks.

FIRESIDE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cheese spread, cream cheese, butter, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Blend thoroughly. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Serve with crackers.