Cheesy Butter Spread Recipes

GARLIC AND HERB BUTTER SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whip the cream cheese and butter with a handheld mixer (or electric stand mixer) until light and fluffy and smooth.
• Add in the spices and herbs and mix until well combined.
• Serve at cool room temperature with slices of artisan bread

INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS CHEESE GARLIC BREAD SPREAD

Steps:

• Microwave margarine in medium glass bowl for about 40 seconds or until its melted.
• Mix in all ingredients, using a fork.
• Spread the mixture over bread (I use a one of those long sourdough french loaves split in half lengthwise but I've also used plain thick cut bread or split dinner rolls).
• Place on baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes at 450, until the top is golden brown.
• Easy!

CHEESY BUTTER SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. In food processor, cream butter until light and fluffy.
• 2. Add cheeses and brandy. Beat until smooth
• 3. Chill in tightly covered container 3 days to blend flavors.
• 4. Bring to room temperature before serving. Makes about 2 cups.
• 5. Note: You can dress it up a little with chives, or garlic, or hot peppers... or anything you can think of.

WHIPPED CHEDDAR BUTTER

Steps:

• Bring the butter and cheese spread to room temperature.
• In a medium-sized bowl, whip the room-temperature butter with a hand mixer on high until pale yellow and doubled in size, about three minutes.
• Add one tablespoon room-temperature cheese spread into the whipped butter. Whip on high until completely incorporated, about a minute. Make sure you then scrape down the sides.
• Add the second tablespoon of cheese spread, then whip on high until incorporated for about a minute. Scrape down the sides and whip some more for another thirty seconds or so. The final mixture should be a very pale orange.
• Place mixture into an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Remove from fridge 15 minutes before serving to experience optimal spreadability.
• NOTES: To reduce the saltiness, you may opt to exchange the salted butter for unsalted. To enhance the cheddar flavor, you can add another tablespoon of cheddar spread (though I'd highly recommend you use unsalted butter). Lastly, if you struggle finding sharp cheddar cheese spread at your local grocer, you can check Target (where I got mine--Wisconsin's Kaukauna brand) or any local gourmet grocery stores.