Fireside Cheese Spread

Name: Fireside Cheese Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 1 container (16 ounces) cheddar cheese spread, softened; 1 package (8 ounces) plus 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Paprika; Snipped fresh parsley; Assorted crackers

When our family and friends get together for holidays or other occasions, I serve this appetizer. It's always a success. If you prefer, try a Swiss cheese spread instead of the cheddar. And, if you enjoy garlic, substitute a small clove of minced garlic for the garlic powder. —Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson, Lusby, Maryland

Ingredients

1 container (16 ounces) cheddar cheese spread, softened
1 package (8 ounces) plus 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Paprika
Snipped fresh parsley
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine cheese spread, cream cheese, butter, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Blend thoroughly. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 95 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Fireside Cheese Spread in Country February/March 1993

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Cuseandrea

Nov 25, 2016

Made this to bring to Thanksgiving dinner and it was excellent. Adults and kids loved it, and I'll definitely make it again and again. I used an eclectic mixer to mix all of the ingredients, because even though I let the cream cheese and butter soften, it was extremely hard to mix by hand. It's a thick dip, so you'll need to serve it with hearty crackers (I used Town House Pita crackers) or pretzels, maybe carrot sticks.
camel2

Mar 5, 2016

We have used this recipe for many years and it is always a hit. Just for variety I use port wine cheese or a combination of the Cheddar and Port Wine and this year I used part Asiago. Great Recipe
PrplMonky5

Jan 4, 2016

This was pretty good! You definitely have to let it sit because when I tried it right after making it, it didn't taste too great. I think next time I will try a different cheese spread and maybe add more Worcestershire sauce (personal preference). I did cut the recipe in half for just my husband and me, but it was still a LOT. May try to cut it down even more next time.
Kitty63

Dec 31, 2015

Delicious!! I used 3 cloves fresh garlic, and added dried chives because I forgot to buy parsley. I also omitted the butter, but it might have been easier to hand-mix had I added it. I was just trying to reduce the fat content. So yummy!!
evey8

Jan 11, 2014

This looks like just the recipe I've been looking for. Thanks :-)!
AmyE007

Jan 4, 2014

Easy recipe. At first I was put off by having to waste a whole package of perfectly good cheese spread on a recipe that I did not know would turn out. However, sometimes you need just an easy, different and tasty treat. Texture is fluffy and we liked with Triscuits and pretzels the best. Would be great for a party or we made and enjoyed for our weekend of football. Until you know for sure you like this recipe, I would consider cutting this in half as it makes ALOT of cheese spread. We will do this again.
raemargaret

Dec 30, 2013

EXCELLENT
crazycatlady58

Dec 30, 2013

I love this recipe it is fast and very tasty.
Blessings1943

Dec 30, 2013

Try smoked Spanish paprika for more depth of flavor. Easily found online, and makes many dishes more interesting.
jossgirl

Dec 30, 2013

This is a very tasty spread that my guests like a lot - however, I would not hesitate to make a substitution or two if I were out of an ingredient, or just wanted a little different flavor on occasion. For example, I like finely chopped nuts in my cheese spreads.