Spicy Cheddar Cheese Spread
Photo by Chelsie Craig
This cheesy dip is made for our Pretzel Bites, but you can also serve this with store-bought pretzels, your favorite kind of crackers, or a platter of crudités.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 2½ cups
Ingredients
8 ounces cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more
Crackers (for serving)
Preparation
Step 1
Blend cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, paprika, and ¼ tsp. cayenne in a food processor until smooth, 3–4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; season with more cayenne.
Step 2
Do Ahead: Cheese spread can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Recipe notes
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