Potted Cheshire Cheese Food

POTTED CHESHIRE CHEESE

Steps:

• Mix the cheese,softened butter and spice. You may need to adjust the amount of butter depending on how dry the cheese is. Beat thoroughly. Add the sherry and mix through.
• Press the mixture into small pots or ramekins and smooth down the top.
• Pour a layer of melted butter over the top to seal, and refrigerate. Give time for flavours to blend.
• Remove from refrigerator one hour before serving.

POTTED CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the cheese and beer.
• Give it a good stir and let stand for 30 minutes.
• Blend in the remaining ingredients-mix very well.
• Pack into airtight containers and store in the fridge for 1 month or the freezer for 3 months.

POTTED CHEESE

Steps:

• Beat together the grated cheddar and cream cheese until very smooth.
• Add the green onion,parsley, sherry, mayo, mustard, brown sugar, worcestershire, and cayenne.
• Mix well.
• Pack into a wide mouth crock or other attrative dish.
• Cover with cooled toasted almond.
• Cover& chill 24 hours.
• Bring to room Temperature 30 minutes before serving.

POTTED CHEDDAR WITH ALE & MUSTARD

Steps:

• Put the cheese, 100g butter and ale in a food processor. Blitz until creamy and well combined. Stir in the mustard, then pack into a large sterilised jar, ramekin or ceramic pot, making sure to eliminate any air pockets.
• Melt the remaining butter and leave to sit for a minute to let the fat separate from the milk solids (these will form a milky puddle at the bottom). Pour the clear fat over the cheese, leaving the milk solids in the pan. Place a thyme sprig on top, if using, and chill for a few hours. The sealed cheese will keep for a couple of months in the fridge. Once you've cracked the buttery crust, use up within a week.