Cheese Crock Blend

Prep: 15 min Serves: 2

A rich, creamy cheese spread blending Cheddar, Blue cheese, and walnuts, flavored with sherry or Port, perfect for entertaining or snacking with various breads and crackers.

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Ingredients

  • 3 oz. softened cream cheese
  • 1/4 lb. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 lb. crumbled Blue cheese
  • 3 Tbsp. sherry or Port wine
  • 1/8 tsp. red pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • assorted breads or crackers
  • walnut halves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Beat in Cheddar and Blue cheese.
  3. Gradually beat in wine to make the spread creamy.
  4. Add red pepper and stir in walnuts.
  5. Pack into crocks or jars, cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate until serving time.
  6. Let stand at room temperature 1/2 hour before serving.
  7. Serve with small thin slices of rye or French bread, crackers, toasted water biscuits or Scandinavian flatbread.
  8. If warm canapes are desired, spread and place in oven until bubbly.
  9. Decorate with walnut halves, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

530 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.3g 37% DV
Total Fat 41.7g 53% DV
Carbs 24.1g 9% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 724.5mg 32% DV
Potassium 297mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 59.5mg 20% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 232mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 32.3mg 36% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 399.8mg 31% DV
Iron 2.4mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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