5 POINT SPREAD
A few minutes and five ingredients are all it takes for this easy winner.
(Makes about 1 1/2 Cups)
Ingredients
• 8 ounces Cabot Sharp or Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese*, grated (about 3 cups) • 4 ounces cream cheese • 1/3 cup dark beer • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • Large pinch cayenne pepper • Thin-sliced rye or multi-grain bread or crackers
*Or flavored Cabot Cheddar, such as Roasted Garlic or Horseradish.
Directions
Combine first five ingredients in food processor or blender; process until smooth and creamy.
Serve with bread or crackers.
Jon Ashton Prep Tip: “Make this party favorite the night before, roll it into a ball and cover it in plastic wrap. Next day, remove the plastic wrap and roll the ball in chopped pecans before serving.”
Recipe courtesy of Cabot Creamery Cooperative www.cabotcheese.com
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