How to Make Cheddar Spread

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Make cheddar spread for gifts or home

People visit unexpectedly more often during the holidays. But you can be ready for them with this tangy, tasty cheddar spread and some fancy crackers. Make this to have on hand for those guests, or put it in a jar and slip it into a personal gift basket with other goodies. Here's how to make it.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

2 cups (8 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sherry
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
1/4 tsp dry mustard

Step 1

Combine shredded cheese, cream cheese, and sherry

In a large bowl, combine first 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 pkg of cream cheese, and 1/3 cup sherry. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until well blended.
Step 2

Add garlic powder, salt, white pepper and dry mustard

Add 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground white pepper, and 1/4 tsp dry mustard. Beat until thoroughly incorporated into the cheese mixture.
Step 3

Put in an airtight container and refrigerate

Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend. Makes about 2 cups of spread. If you are giving as a gift, transfer it to a jar and decorate with a ribbon around the lid.

Tips & Warnings

Put a jar of this spread and some special crackers into a personal gift basket to give to a special person.
Cheese spread should be removed from refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes before using.