Sharp Cheddar Dip Food

CANADIAN SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD

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.

SHARP CHEDDAR DIP

Steps:

• In an electric blender, combine cream cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese spread, and garlic powder. Blend until creamy.
• Cut bagels in half, and then into quarters. Arrange the bagels around the dip on a serving platter.

AGED-CHEDDAR AND BEER DIP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook, whisking, about 2 minutes. Add thyme and mustard, then gradually add beer, whisking constantly until smooth. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute more.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add cream cheese, a piece at a time, whisking constantly until smooth. Whisk in cheddar and Gruyere, a handful at a time, until melted. Remove from heat. Add Worcestershire. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, sprinkled with pretzel crumbs, with pretzel rods and celery.

BACON, CHEDDAR & SALSA DIP

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine Black Diamond Sharp Cheese Spread, sour cream, and green onions. Set aside.
• Cut your tomatoes in half and then in half again. Remove the seeds and chop remaining flesh and place in a bowl. Add in the chopped jalapeno, green pepper, red onion, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Season with cumin, chili powder, and some salt and pepper.
• In a third bowl, blend the avocado flesh, lime juice, and coriander. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning along the way until it's just right.
• Using a square baking dish, start layering your dip: Place the avocado mixture on the bottom, then the cheese mix, followed by a layer of bacon, and top with salsa.
• Serve with baked nacho chips.

BEER CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until the flour is completely absorbed. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
• While whisking constantly, slowly pour in the beer and half & half. Whisk in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly, then reduce to a simmer and continue cooking, whisking frequently, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
• With the heat on low, add the cheeses a handful at a time, whisking between each addition, until the cheese is fully melted before adding more. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle with fresh chives, if using. Serve immediately.
• Leftover beer cheese can be covered and refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until warmed through.
• Note: Lager is a family of beers that includes bright lagers, amber lagers, dark lagers, Oktoberfests, and pilsners. I used Fat Tire because that what I had in the house, but Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, and Miller Lite are all good options. No need to use anything fancy!

SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients (can use electric hand mixer) and shape into ball.
• Refrigerate, but let set out at room temperature before serving.
• Serve with crackers.

PUB CHEESE

Steps:

• Pulse the garlic in a food processor until it is finely chopped.
• Add the cheese and pulse until it resembles crumbles.
• Add the Worcestershire sauce and stock and blend in the food processor until the cheese is very smooth (~5 minutes).
• Add (optional) hot sauce and mix to combine.

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.

CHEDDAR CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Grate the cheddar cheese while very chilled, but then let the grated cheese get back to room temperature. In the bowl of a food processor, whirl the cheese, butter, mustard, sherry and cayenne pepper until smooth and creamy
• Transfer to a mixing bowl, cover and refrigerate until needed. (You can do 2 weeks before serving.) Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before serving; fold in the nuts and repack into four 1 cup ramekins of crocks. Dust with chives for garnish
• Serve with crackers, or a crunchy vegetable like celery or fennel or jicama.

MILLION-DOLLAR DIP

Steps:

• Toast the almonds in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon and occasionally shaking the pan, for about 4-5 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove the almonds from the pan and set them aside.
• Cook the bacon in the skillet over medium-high heat, flipping occasionally, for about 8 to 10 minutes or until brown and crispy. Drain, cool, and chop it into bits.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and cheddar cheese. Add the bacon, green onions, toasted almonds, and cayenne and stir until well-combined.
• Cover the dip with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy it with chips, crackers, and crudites.