Snappy Cheddar Dip Recipes

CHEDDAR CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Grate the cheddar cheese while very chilled, but then let the grated cheese get back to room temperature. In the bowl of a food processor, whirl the cheese, butter, mustard, sherry and cayenne pepper until smooth and creamy
• Transfer to a mixing bowl, cover and refrigerate until needed. (You can do 2 weeks before serving.) Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before serving; fold in the nuts and repack into four 1 cup ramekins of crocks. Dust with chives for garnish
• Serve with crackers, or a crunchy vegetable like celery or fennel or jicama.

SHARP CHEDDAR DIP

Steps:

• In an electric blender, combine cream cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese spread, and garlic powder. Blend until creamy.
• Cut bagels in half, and then into quarters. Arrange the bagels around the dip on a serving platter.

CHEDDAR DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
• Chill several hours before serving.

CHEDDAR DIP OR SPREAD

Steps:

• Cut-up cheese in 1-inch cubes and put in food processor bowl along with the mayo. Process 'til smooth.
• Add the onions and pepper sauce. Process another minute.
• Transfer cheese mixture to a small mixing bowl.
• Add chopped cilantro and combine well.
• If serving immediately as a dip, pile into a bowl and garnish with a cilantro sprig.
• For a firmer spread-like consistency, refrigerate at least two-hours.
• Serve with crackers and celery sticks.