Food Processor Cheese Spread
Rich, creamy, and bursting with bold flavor, this Food Processor Cheese Spread is the ultimate quick-and-easy appetizer to elevate any gathering. Made with a trio of decadent cheeses—cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Parmesan—this spread is perfectly balanced with the tang of Dijon mustard, the umami kick of Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of optional heat from hot sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile recipe comes together effortlessly in a food processor, making it an ideal choice for busy hosts. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it with your favorite crackers, crusty bread, or crisp veggie sticks for a crowd-pleasing snack. Perfect for parties, game days, or an indulgent treat, this cheese spread is a make-ahead marvel that stores beautifully in the fridge for up to five days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 8 oz Sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese
- 1 piece Garlic clove
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp Hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
1. Cut the sharp cheddar cheese into small cubes for easier blending in the food processor.
2. Add the cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese cubes, and grated Parmesan cheese to the food processor bowl.
3. Peel the garlic clove and add it whole to the food processor.
4. Add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper into the food processor.
5. Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy, periodically stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula to ensure everything is evenly combined.
6. Taste the cheese spread and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, pepper, or hot sauce as desired.
7. Transfer the cheese spread to a serving bowl and smooth the surface with the spatula.
8. If desired, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for garnish.
9. Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks, or refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.1 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.5 g | 522% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 522 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 3370 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 89.1 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2361 mg | 182% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 366 mg | 8% | |
*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.
