Jolly Cheddar Cheese Spread
"This is great to prepare around the holidays and takes seconds to prepare."
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
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1 crock
ingredients
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons cognac
- 1⁄4 cup pecans, toasted
- 1⁄4 cup raisins
directions
- Chop Cheddar finely in food processor. Add butter and cognac and process until smooth. Stir in by hand pecans and raisins. Spread in mini crock (or other decorative dish) and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with breadsticks, crackers, French bread, apple or pears, or raw vegetables.
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Reviews
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I omitted the raisins and used glazed pecans (chopped up) that I had on hand. The sweetness of the glazed pecans is a nice contrast to the sharp cheddar. I served it as an option to butter on french bread with a light summertime shrimp salad dinner, and also added a few apple slices on the side. This spread would of course make a great hors d' oeuvre, appetizer or even a dessert for those (like me) who enjoy a little cheese with coffee at the end of a nice meal- in which case perhaps adding some chopped dried apricots would work well. -
Hmmmm, guess I just don't care for raisins in a cheese spread! I'm glad I tried it though. Thanks for posting.
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This was really good! It works well as a mini appetizer, with French bread and a thing slice of apple on top. I sometimes like to have cheese on its own, without anything else, so I was able to appreciate all the nuances too.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
