Cheese Spread, California Style Recipe
Cheese Spread, California Style - this is a truly californian version of cheese spread. You can either serve it as a cheese spread or as cheese balls - the choice is yours. This is indeed the cheese lovers pick!
Ingredients
1 Cup Golden Raisins
1 Cup Currants
Warm Water
1 Package (8 Ounces) Cream Cheese, Softened
5 Ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded (About 1 1/4 Cups)
1 Package (4 Ounces) Blue Cheese, Crumbled
2 Teaspoons Brown Mustard
2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Chives
1 Small Clove Garlic, Minced
Chopped Pecans (Optional)
Paprika And Fresh Parsley Sprigs, For Garnish
Directions
In a medium mixing bowl, cover raisins and currants with warm water, let soak 30 to 40 minutes to plump.
Drain well, then chop.
Meanwhile, let all cheeses come to room temperature.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, brown mustard, chives and garlic, mix well.
Stir in chopped raisins and currants, mix well.
Serve in a bowl at room temperature as a spread, or, refrigerate, covered, 1 hour, then shape into a ball and roll in chopped pecans; serve as a cheese ball.
Either way, garnish with paprika and parsley.
Note: Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
Drain well, then chop.
Meanwhile, let all cheeses come to room temperature.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, brown mustard, chives and garlic, mix well.
Stir in chopped raisins and currants, mix well.
Serve in a bowl at room temperature as a spread, or, refrigerate, covered, 1 hour, then shape into a ball and roll in chopped pecans; serve as a cheese ball.
Either way, garnish with paprika and parsley.
Note: Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
