The Very Versatile Garlic Dip Or Spread Recipes

THE VERY VERSATILE GARLIC DIP OR SPREAD

Steps:

• Shred cheese coarsely but with short strokes (we use muenster because it is so cheap and yummy and it is extremely moist, but you can use any other cheese of similar consistency. Don't use a cheese like parmesan or romano because the spread won't have the right texture.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream (you can also use low-fat yogurt in place of sour cream to save a few calories) and shredded cheese.
• Use a garlic press to mince the garlic directly over cheese mixture (you should use a garlic press because it will evenly distribute the juice of the garlic).
• If you crush it on a cutting board you will lose all the juice and your spread won't have the right flavor.
• Feel free to add additional cloves of garlic if you can handle it.
• My wife and I haven't been able to make it past five.
• Mix well and serve.
• We usually eat spread on a cracker or dark bread like rye but you can put it on just about anything.
• Enjoy.

GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and stir together. You can also use a food processor, electric mixer with paddle or whisk attachment or immersion blender. Just be sure all ingredients are combined!
• Refrigerate until ready to serve (the flavors blend together even more when made the day before serving) and serve with fresh vegetables, potato chips, etc.

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.