Paula Deens Garlic Cheese Spread Food

MAKE YOUR OWN BOURSIN CHEESE - PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• Put the cream cheese and butter into the bowl of a food processor. (You could use a mixer or blender if you don't have a food processor.).
• Add the seasonings and process until completely blended and smooth.
• Line a medium-sized serving bowl with plastic wrap and fill it with the cheese mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least a few hours before serving.
• You can keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
• Enjoy!

PAULA DEEN'S PIMENTO CHEESE

Steps:

• Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and beat until well blended. Add more mayonnaise as needed to make mixture hold together. Add salt and pepper to taste (it should be quite peppery) and use as a sandwich spread or a filling for celery sticks. Can be refrigerated up to 3 days.

PESTO CHEESE BLOSSOM (PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• Line a medium bowl with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to cover the top.
• Reserving 3 slices of provolone, line the bottom and sides of the bowl with remaining provolone, overlapping slices.
• For the cream cheese layer, process the cream cheese, pistachios, and 1 garlic clove in a food processor until blended; scrape the mixture into a bowl and set aside.
• For the pesto layer, process the basil, parsley, pine nuts and the remaining garlic clove in the food processor until blended.
• Dissolve the salt and pepper in the olive oil and mix well.
• With the machine running, add the oil in a fine stream.
• Scrape this mixture into a second bowl and set aside.
• For the tomato layer, drain the tomatoes, reserving the oil.
• Puree the tomatoes with a small amount of the reserved oil in a food processor.
• Spread some of the cream cheese mixture over the cheese slices lining the bowl.
• Layer the pesto mixture, half of the remaining cream cheese mixture, the sun-dried tomato mixture and then remaining cream cheese mixture in the bowl.
• Cover with remaining provolone.
• Bring edges of the plastic wrap together over the top and secure with a twist tie.
• *Freeze until firm to the touch.
• Remove the plastic wrap and invert the mold onto a serving platter.
• To serve, slice thinly and serve with party crackers.
• This will keep in the refrigerator for up to three months.
• *Note:Original recipe says to freeze until firm, but I wasn't sure how that would work out.
• I just froze for about an hour until it was firm enough to unmold.
• Can be store easily in the refrigerator.

PAULA DEEN'S GARLIC CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix all together and chill before serving.
• Serve with your favorite chips or Stacy's Pita Chips.

PAULA DEEN: JODI'S CREAM CHEESE AND SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• Mix the shrimp, cream cheese, green onions, sour cream, mustard, and hot sauce well.
• Cover and refrigerate for atleast 8 hours before serving.

BAKED GARLIC CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 °F. Grease a 4 quart casserole dish.
• Bring the broth, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan. Stir in the grits and whisk until completely combined. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the grits are thick, about 8 minutes.
• Add the cubed cheddar cheese and milk and stir. Gradually stir in the eggs and butter, stirring until all are combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with the white cheddar cheese and bake for 35-40 minutes or until set.

GARLIC CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and beat with hand mixer to 2 minutes or until smooth. Serve with freshly toasted French bread.

PAULA DEEN'S BAKED GARLIC CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a 4-quart casserole dish.
• Bring the broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan.
• Stir in the grits and whisk until completely combined.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the grits are thick, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the cubed Cheddar and milk and stir. Gradually stir in the eggs and butter, stirring until all are combined.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with the white Cheddar and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until set.