15-Minute Cheddar Cheese Spread
In case you missed it, cheddar cheese spread is ridiculously easy to make at home in literally just 15 minutes! All you need is a handful of ingredients like sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and spices for a smooth, creamy, and super flavorful appetizer. Serve this dip with pretzel chips, crackers, and crudités - it's such a crowd-pleaser at holidays and parties!
Ingredients
- 2 cups freshly-grated sharp cheddar cheese, room temperature (140 grams)
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, room temperature (226 grams)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (80 grams)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 pinch of Kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon freshly-snipped chives, for garnish (6 grams)
- Pretzel chips, crackers, and/or veggies, for serving
Equipment
- Box grater
- Food processor
Instructions
- Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, white pepper, and a pinch of Kosher salt to the bowl of a food processor.
- Whip the ingredients in the food processor until the spread is fluffy and smooth, 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl every minute or so to make sure everything is well-mixed. Taste and add more spices if needed.
- Spread the dip into a shallow bowl and garnish with fresh chives. Serve the spread with pretzel chips, crackers, veggies, or other dippers. Enjoy!
Notes
Freshly shredded cheddar is absolutely key in this recipe. Pre-shredded cheese has additives that will make the dip grainy and flavorless.
To save a dish, you can use the shredder attachment of your food processor to grate the cheddar. Just make sure to let it come to room temp before you add the rest of the ingredients.
Serve the cheese spread at room temperature for the best flavor and texture. If you make the dip in advance, pull it out of the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.
You can make this dip up to 4 days in advance. Cover the dip and refrigerate it until you're ready to serve.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 170kcal, Carbohydrates: 2.7g, Protein: 6.3g, Fat: 15.1g, Saturated Fat: 8.4g, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 236mg, Potassium: 49mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 0.7g, Calcium: 154mg
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