Blue Moon Inn Cheese Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with the Blue Moon Inn Cheese Spread, a rich and flavorful spread that’s as easy to make as it is indulgently delicious. This creamy concoction combines the tangy kick of blue cheese, the sharpness of cheddar, and the smooth texture of cream cheese, all blended to perfection with a touch of butter and heavy cream for spreadable bliss. Enhanced with a medley of spices—like garlic and onion powder, paprika, and black pepper—and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this cheese spread is packed with bold, savory flavors in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s perfect for serving with crackers, crusty bread, or fresh veggies at your next gathering. Refrigerate it ahead of time to let the flavors meld, and watch this crowd-pleaser disappear from the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp Heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 0.25 tsp Paprika
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, blue cheese, and softened unsalted butter.
Using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon, beat the mixture until smooth and well blended.
Gradually add the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the spread is creamy and spreadable.
Stir in the fresh parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Transfer the cheese spread to a serving dish and smooth out the surface.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 485 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
