Tangy potted cheese

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 ounces Cheddar cheese
¼ cup Butter, softened
1 tablespoon Port or sherry
4 Green onions, finely chopped
½ teaspoon Caraway seeds
1 teaspoon Coarsely ground mustard
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup Walnuts, coarsely chopped
Crackers or melba toast
Fresh parsley sprigs (opt)

Directions

Finely grate cheese into a bowl. Add butter and mix well.

Stir in port, green onions, caraway seeds, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Spoon mixture into a serving dish. Cover with walnuts and press walnuts down lightly into mixture. Chill at least 2 hours. Serve with crisp crackers or Melba toast and garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

VARIATION: Add 1 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs and a few pinches cayenne pepper to taste.

NOTE: This spread will keep in a refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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