Ultimate Cheese Spread Food

ULTIMATE CHEESE TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat a broiler. Place the bread on a baking sheet and broil it 1 to 2 minutes per side, until lightly toasted.
• Spread the bread with a thin coating of mayonnaise, then Dijon mustard. Top with 1 pinch salt. Add the shredded cheese and sprinkle with oregano.
• Place the toast bake on the baking sheet. Broil again for about 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is melted. Enjoy!

ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the bacon on a baking rack set over a sheet pan in a single layer and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until nicely browned. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels and cut in 1-inch pieces.
• Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Lay 12 slices of bread on a board and spread each one lightly with butter. Flip the slices and spread each one generously with the mayonnaise mixture. Don't neglect the corners!
• Grate the cheeses in a food processor fitted with the largest grating disk and combine. Distribute the bacon evenly on half the slices of bread. Pile 1/3 cup grated cheese evenly on top of the bacon and top with the remaining bread slices, sauce side down.
• Meanwhile, heat an electric panini press. When the press is hot, cook the sandwiches for 3 to 5 minutes in batches until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Allow to cool for 2 minutes. Cut in half and serve warm.

THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the cheeses, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Spread 5 slices of bread with the cheese mixture, about 1/3 cup on each. Top with remaining bread. , Butter the outsides of sandwiches. In a skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 4-5 minutes on each side or until bread is lightly browned and cheese is melted.

GEE WHIZ SPREAD

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until completely smooth and evenly colored(may take a few minutes).
• Stop processor and scrape down sides of bowl as necessary during processing.
• Chill completely before serving.
• Keeps 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
• Variations:.
• In place of the red peppers, use 1/2 cup cooked chopped carrots, or 3/4 teaspoons paprika, or 2 tbls. unsalted tomato paste.
• For an "aged cheddar" flavor, add 1-2 teaspoons light or chickpea miso.

CHEESE SPREAD (HEDGEHOG CHEESE BALL)

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, bacon pieces and dill weed.
• Fold in green onion, salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate covered until solid. Shape into a ball, pine cone or hedgehog.
• Insert almonds into the cheese spread in rows.
• Optional: cut olive in half, use for nose. Slice olive and cut it in half and press in for eyes.

ULTIMATE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place processed cheese spread, cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl. Blend together with an electric mixer. Refrigerate until serving.