Cranberry Pecan Cheddar Cheese Spread

Posted by Sulynn Bledsoe on December 07, 2011 0 Comments

2011 Holiday Road trip recipe.  

This is a wonderful and festive cheese spread best served after refrigerating overnight.  

1 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup softened butter

1/2 to 3/4 cup whipped cream cheese

1/4 cup Dijon style mustard (I prefer less)

1/2 cup pecans, chopped

1/2 cup craisins or dried cranberries 

Place shredded cheese, softened butter, whipped cream cheese and mustard in small mixing bowl.  Mix by hand until blended.  If too stiff add more cream cheese.  Fold in pecans and craisins/cranberries. Refrigerate.  Remove from refrigerator and let soften for 10 minutes before serving.  Use a hearty cracker.

This paired well with Texas Legato 2010 Malbec.