Holiday Blue Cheese Spread Recipes

BRANDIED BLUE CHEESE SPREAD

Pour on the holiday spirit with a splash of brandy and three kinds of cheese. Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are a crunchy topping for the smooth spread. -T.B. England, San Antonio, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Brandied Blue Cheese Spread image

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the first 9 ingredients until blended. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds., Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours before serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 package (4 ounces) garlic-herb spreadable cheese
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons brandy
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
Assorted crackers

BLUE CHEESE SPREAD

When entertaining during the holidays it's nice to have make-ahead recipes like this. Crunchy toasted walnuts complement the creamy spread. -Carole Bess White, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Blue Cheese Spread image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Ingredients

3 shallots, finely chopped
2 teaspoons butter
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Assorted crackers

HOLIDAY CHEDDAR SPREAD

This cheddar spread was a hit! All the taste testers said it's the beer that makes this dip so good. This would be great to serve as an appetizer during the holidays, but would also be great at a tailgate or game night party. Yummy! Edith hails from Canada, so the recipe calls for old cheddar. In the U.S., try using a sharp...

Provided by Edith Kehoe

Categories Other Snacks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Steps:

1. In a large bowl or in food processor, combine softened cream cheese and butter until thoroughly blended.
2. Add pinch pepper and just enough liquid (beer, non-alcohol beer or white wine) to make the cream cheese mixture fluffy.
3. Add grated old Cheddar cheese and combine thoroughly. You may need to add just a bit more liquid so that it retains nice texture, but not to worry if it's a bit thick and heavy. It still tastes great!
4. Add onion, but combine only until blended in. If using food processor, pulse on/off a couple of times, but do not overwork or onion taste can become overwhelming.
5. Spoon into a bowl and sprinkle with a parsley sprig or some paprika so that it looks pretty. Remove from fridge about 20 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

Ingredients

2 c old cheddar cheese, grated
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
4 oz butter, room temperature
1/4 c beer, non-alcohol beer, white wine or buttermilk
1 pinch black pepper
1 small onion, minced finely
sprig parsley or sprinkle paprika to decorate

BLUE-CHEESE SPREAD

So easy to make yet special enough for your next cocktail hour or dinner party appetizer, all you need for this Blue-Cheese Spread is two ingredients, cream cheese and a creamy blue cheese such as Roquefort. Whizz them together in the food processor to create a smooth, spreadable consistency then season with salt and pepper and you're ready to serve. Try the spread with our Olive-Oil Toasts or your favorite crackers.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

Blue-Cheese Spread image

Steps:

In a regular or mini food processor, pulse cream cheese until smooth. Add blue cheese and process until fully combined. If needed, pulse in water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach a spreadable consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese until smooth
4 ounces creamy blue cheese, such as Roquefort
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper