Zesty Cheese Spread Recipes

SUPER CHEESY SPICY CHICKEN DIP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, scallion whites, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, shred the Cheddar on the large holes of a box grater. Cut the mozzarella into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes and set both cheeses aside.
• Once the onions have softened, add the chipotle chiles and adobo sauce to the saucepan and stir until the onions are evenly coated and the adobo sauce is heated through, about 1 minute. Add the milk and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the saucepan. Add the hot sauce, cream cheese, Cheddar and mozzarella and cook, stirring continuously, until all the cheese has melted and the hot sauce has thoroughly combined, about 4 minutes. Gently fold in the chicken.
• Transfer the dip to a heatproof serving bowl and top with the reserved scallion greens and the crispy fried onions. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

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.

SPICY CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Puree stewed tomato juice only, garlic and 2 jalapenos in a blender or processor. Finely chop the onion, 1 jalapeno, 2 to 3 tablespoons of cilantro and 4 to 6 Roma tomatoes. Roughly chop the stewed tomatoes. Mix all these ingredients in a large bowl. Season with kosher salt, fresh ground pepper and lime juice.;
• Cook the ground beef, onion, jalapenos, garlic and dash of salt and pepper. Drain excess fat in a small bowl. Add the beef mixture to slow cooker and put on medium setting. Keep hot. Add cubes of cheese, cream of mushroom soup and milk and stir. Next add 2 cups of the salsa mixture to the cheese mixture. Can be kept warm for 1/2 hour or longer. Serve with chips.

--SPICY CHEESE DIP--

Steps:

• Chop pepper into very small pieces, set aside.
• Turn stove on medium heat.
• Put cheese, milk, and chopped jalapeño in a pan and be sure to watch it until the cheese melts.
• When you're sure the cheese has melted, turn stove completely off.
• Place cheese concoction in a large bowl.
• Add rest of ingredients to bowl; stir.
• If your cheese seems to have thickened, heat it on stove for maybe 3 minutes on low stirring occasionally.
• Serve IMMEDIATELY so the cheese won't thicken on your party goers.

BLUE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheeses, sour cream, Cognac, salt and pepper. Add shallots and mix well. Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap. Spread cheese mixture into prepared bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Unmold onto a serving plate; garnish with walnuts. Serve with crackers.

SPRUCED-UP CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix the first 7 ingredients and 1/3 cup pimientos. Stir in cheese., Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley, pecans and remaining pimientos. Serve with crackers.

ZESTY SHRIMP SPREAD

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and mayo in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.