Canadian Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread Recipe

Canadian Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread Recipe

  • 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove cheese spread from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.