Canadian Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread

Attention, cheese lovers! This may be the best cheese spread you've ever had! My friend's mother gave me this recipe over 15 years ago. I always make it around the holidays, or for football and hockey game nights. Everyone begs for this recipe. Turn this into a pub spread by adding a half cup of your favorite dark ale. Use brick cream cheese for a spread, or spreadable cream cheese for a dip. Serve with crispy crackers, toast, or bagels.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 116 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cream cheese and cold pack Cheddar cheese in a microwave-safe bowl; slice cheese into chunks with a knife. Microwave cheese in 30-second intervals on high just until softened, stirring between intervals.

Step 2

Stir red onion, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, paprika, and hot sauce into cheese mixture with a fork until evenly combined; spoon into an airtight container and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Remove cheese spread from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.