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JALAPEÑO−CHILE CHEESE CROCK

A gifts-in-a-jar recipe for Jalapeño−Chile Cheese Crock.

MexicanOtherEasy1 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (4 C.)
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 C. butter, plus 1 to 2 T. (optional) to cover finished spread
  • 1 T. finely chopped onion
  • 2 to 3 T. chopped fresh jalapeño chiles, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place Cheddar cheese in a medium microwave-safe mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add cream cheese and the 1/2 cup butter.

  3. 3

    Microwave on MEDIUM-LOW (30 percent power) until cheeses are softened but not melted (1 to 3 minutes), stirring twice.

  4. 4

    Do not allow cheeses to melt; stirring will distribute heat and help to soften cheeses without melting them.

  5. 5

    Place softened cheese mixture in work bowl of food processor.

  6. 6

    Add onion, jalapeño chile and paprika.

  7. 7

    Process cheese mixture until evenly blended.

  8. 8

    Scoop mixture into decorative crock, cover, and store in refrigerator.

  9. 9

    Cheese will keep refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

Tags

mexicangifts-in-a-jar