Light And Tasty Cheese Spread Food

CHEESY BUTTER SPREAD

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I thought this recipe was intriguing. It is simple and sounds interesting to me. It could be eaten with crackers or spread on special bread for a real taste treat. Simple, Easy, Tasty, and you can add any seasoning or spice you like. It is from the May 13, 1980 Woman's Day, "The Collector's Cookbook" that I found in my...

Provided by Marcia McCance

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1/2 c butter
2 1/2 c (10 ounces) assorted finely shredded cheeses
1 Tbsp or to taste: brandy (could use beer, or milk)

Steps:

1. In food processor, cream butter until light and fluffy.
2. Add cheeses and brandy. Beat until smooth
3. Chill in tightly covered container 3 days to blend flavors.
4. Bring to room temperature before serving. Makes about 2 cups.
5. Note: You can dress it up a little with chives, or garlic, or hot peppers... or anything you can think of.

CANADIAN SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD

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Attention, cheese lovers! This may be the best cheese spread you've ever had! My friend's mother gave me this recipe over 15 years ago. I always make it around the holidays, or for football and hockey game nights. Everyone begs for this recipe. Turn this into a pub spread by adding a half cup of your favorite dark ale. Use brick cream cheese for a spread, or spreadable cream cheese for a dip. Serve with crispy crackers, toast, or bagels.

Provided by WestCoastMom

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container cold pack aged sharp Cheddar cheese (such as MacLaren's Imperial Sharp Cold Pack Cheddar Cheese product)
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 dash hot sauce, or to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 200.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

SPRUCED-UP CHEESE SPREAD

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A neighbor who's a wonderful cook gave me the recipe for this zippy cracker spread. It's easy to shape into a Christmas tree for a festive occasion, but it looks enticing in a bowl or on a plate, too. -Judy Grimes, Brandon, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion, grated
1 to 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained, divided
3 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Mix the first 7 ingredients and 1/3 cup pimientos. Stir in cheese., Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley, pecans and remaining pimientos. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPICY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

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Make and share this Spicy Cream Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michele7

Categories Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (can use "Light")
1 tablespoon milk
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
paprika
pita bread, baked into chips

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.

LIGHT HERBED CHEESE SPREAD

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This light cheese spread tastes similar to the expensive, higher-fat versions sold in grocery stores. Serve with raw vegetables or crackers.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2/3 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/3 cup light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley, divided

Steps:

Place the cottage cheese in a food processor and blend until very smooth.
Add the cream cheese and blend briefly to combine.
Transfer to a medium bowl.
Mix in the chives, parmesan cheese, garlic, marjoram, basil, pepper and 3 tablespoons of the parsley.
Place in a small decorative bowl and sprinle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 799.8, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 25.1