Cheese Spreads
Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking/Nancy Dooley
Basic Spread
Yield: 2 2/3 Cups
2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 Cup sour cream
3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
Beat cheese, add sour cream and mayo. Whip until smooth. Basic Spread will make one each of the following recipes.
Garlic
1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. Fines Herbs
1/8 tsp. Tabasco (or other hot) sauce
1 cup Basic Spread
Mix all ingredients. Fill container and sprinkle with herbs. Serve with assorted crackers.
Cheese
1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
3/4 tsp. onion salt
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Cup basic spread
Mix all ingredients. Fill container and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with assorted crackers or apple wedges.
Almond
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 cup golden raisins
1/8 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
2/3 cup Basic Spread
Mix all ingredients. Fill container and sprinkle with raisins or almonds. Serve with assorted fruits or crackers.
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