Spicy Cheddar Cheese Spread Recipes

SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder and celery seed. Mix in the pickled jalapenos, piquillo peppers and grated Cheddar. Add the Sriracha and combine. Taste and add more mayonnaise and Sriracha, if necessary. Chill before serving.

KENTUCKY BEER CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Pour beer into a bowl and whisk until beer loses its carbonation, about 30 seconds. Set aside.
• Place shredded cheese into the work bowl of a food processor; add garlic, dry mustard powder, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and flat beer.
• Process until smooth and creamy, pulsing a few times, scraping the sides, and blending for about 2 total minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. If adding more seasoning, pulse a few times to mix.
• Transfer cheese spread to a bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne pepper. Spread tastes best when refrigerated overnight to blend flavors, but it can be served right away if needed.

SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic, celery seed, and 1/2 teaspoon salt with a wooden spoon. Add the jalapeños, scallions, red peppers, Cheddar, and Sriracha and combine well. Taste for seasonings and serve with crackers, corn chips, and/or crudités.

SPICY CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in large bowl; cover and let stand until cheeses soften, about 1 hour.
• Using electric mixer, beat cheese mixture until fluffy, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl.
• Spoon cheese into a crock.
• (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.).

SPICY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until blended.
• Spoon into an airtight container; cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
• Put into a serving dish and sprinkle with paprika.
• Serve with pita chips.