Homemade Cheddar Cheese Spread

In case you missed it, cheddar cheese spread is ridiculously easy to make at home in literally just 15 minutes! All you need is a handful of ingredients like sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and spices for a smooth, creamy, and super flavorful appetizer. Serve this dip with pretzel chips, crackers, and crudités – it's such a crowd-pleaser at holidays and parties!

Author: Sunday Table

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 214 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 cups - cheddar cheese
8 ounces - full-fat cream cheese
⅓ cup - mayonnaise
1 tsp - Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp - ground mustard
½ tsp - smoked paprika
½ tsp - garlic powder
¼ tsp - cayenne
¼ tsp - black pepper
1 pinch - salt
1 tbsp - chives
pretzel chips, crackers, veggies

Instructions

Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, white pepper, and a pinch of Kosher salt to the bowl of a food processor.
Whip the ingredients in the food processor until the spread is fluffy and smooth, 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl every minute or so to make sure everything is well-mixed. Taste and add more spices if needed.
Spread the dip into a shallow bowl and garnish with fresh chives. Serve the spread with pretzel chips, crackers, veggies, or other dippers. Enjoy!

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