Description
Creamy company cheese spread delivers a luxurious blend of tangy flavors and smooth textures perfect for casual gatherings. Rich ingredients and simple preparation make this appetizer a delightful addition to your next party platter that guests will eagerly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) green onions, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes:
- Chopped olives
- Chopped nuts
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Allow cream cheese to reach ambient temperature, ensuring it becomes pliable and easy to blend, approximately 15 minutes.
- Transfer softened cream cheese into a mixing vessel, incorporating shredded cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, aromatic garlic powder, and finely chopped green onions.
- Thoroughly blend ingredients using a spatula or whisk until achieving a uniform, creamy consistency with no visible lumps.
- Sample the mixture, evaluating flavor profile and adjusting seasoning as necessary with additional garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, or cracked black pepper.
- Seal the spread in an airtight container, transferring to refrigeration for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance flavor melding and texture development.
- When ready to serve, remove from chilled storage and present alongside complementary accompaniments like crisp crackers, thinly sliced baguette rounds, crunchy pretzels, or fresh, vibrant vegetable crudités.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely to ensure a smooth, lump-free texture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to create unique flavor profiles and add exciting depth to the spread.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Make ahead and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to intensify and develop a more robust taste over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 292 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg