Description
This New England version of the traditional Southern cheese spread uses Vermont goat cheese instead of mayonnaise, and a splash of apple cider and fresh garlic chives for a variation on the classic recipe.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (480 ml) grated Vermont cheddar, loosely packed
- 4 oz (115 g) Vermont fresh goat cheese
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) roasted red peppers (jarred), drained and finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- pinch of ground chipotle
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp snipped garlic chives
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cheddar, goat cheese, and red peppers, mashing with a fork until the mixture is blended.
- Add the vinegar, chipotle, and black pepper and stir until the spread is relatively smooth.
- Fold in the garlic chives.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving (for flavor to develop).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: appetizer, light meal
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160