Zippy Cranberry Cheddar Spread

11 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 15 min

“This zesty spread is a holiday hit! It's easy to make and tastes even better the day after you make it. Serve with crackers or slices of baguette. This spread is zippy, so if you don't like spice, reduce cayenne and dry mustard by half.” - by K. Waid

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries

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Original recipe yields 3 cups

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and milk until well blended. Season with mustard powder and cayenne pepper, then mix in dried cranberries. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
82 cal
4%

Fat
7.1 g
11%

Carbs
1 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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DARBY613

Nov. 15, 2003

"A wonderful blend of flavors for any time of the year!! I added extra spices for extra zip!..." See more"

cookin'mama

Jun. 13, 2004

"This needs to sit for awhile for the flavors to blend. It is great with chipotle pepper instead of cayenne for a smoky flavor. For those who want a zippier spread, try a minced jalapeno pepper...." See more"

CINDY3539

Jan. 17, 2008

"Not stellar, but still very good. This was mild & had no "wow factor". Here is what I did: used extra sharp cheddar cheese, used mayo instead of the milk, doubled the spices & used about 1/4 cup of ..." See morethe cranberries (which I chopped in the food processor before using.) You definatley need to use the extra spices & berries. I can't imagine using only 2 T berries. Just eye-ball it - trust me, you need the extra berries.You might even want to throw in your favorite spices to jazz it up. I would suggest using this as a base to play with until you get a flavor you like."

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