Canadian Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container cold pack aged sharp cheddar cheese (such as maclaren's imperial sharp cold pack cheddar cheese product)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 45 mins


• place cream cheese and cold pack cheddar cheese in a microwave-safe bowl; slice cheese into chunks with a knife. microwave cheese in 30-second intervals on high just until softened, stirring between intervals.
• stir red onion, worcestershire sauce, black pepper, paprika, and hot sauce into cheese mixture with a fork until evenly combined; spoon into an airtight container and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
• remove cheese spread from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.