Apple Maple Cheddar Spread |
Enjoy the delicious combination of apples and cheddar in a new way by spreading it on crackers and serving it to guests as an easy appetizer. Makes 6 servings.
Prep. time: 15 mins.
Ingredients
- 1 red apple, cored
- ½ cup (125 mL) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) 10% half-and-half cream
- ½ cup (125 mL) shredded white or orange Canadian extra old cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh chives or green onions
- ½ tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- Chives and/or thin apple slices (optional)
- Crackers, flatbreads and/or celery sticks
Directions
1. Using large holes of a box–cheese grater, grate the apple and squeeze out juice; set grated apple aside.
2. In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and cream until smooth. Stir in grated apple, Canadian Cheddar cheese, maple syrup, chives, mustard and garlic until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hr to blend flavours or for up to 2 days. (Spread will thicken upon standing.)
3. Transfer to serving container and garnish with chives and/or apple slices (if using). Serve with crackers, flatbreads and/or celery sticks.
Per serving (1 tbsp)
Energy: 41 Calories
Protein: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Fat: 3 g
Fibre: 0.1 g
Sodium: 38 mg
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