Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes Canadian Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread 4.4 (10) 8 Reviews 1 Photo Attention, cheese lovers! This may be the best cheese spread you've ever had! My friend's mother gave me this recipe over 15 years ago. I always make it around the holidays, or for football and hockey game nights. Everyone begs for this recipe. Turn this into a pub spread by adding a half cup of your favorite dark ale. Use brick cream cheese for a spread, or spreadable cream cheese for a dip. Serve with crispy crackers, toast, or bagels. Recipe by WestCoastMom Published on April 3, 2015 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 8 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 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) ¼ 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 Directions 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. Cook's Note: In Canada, I use MacLaren's Imperial Sharp Cold Pack Cheddar Cheese. It is a very hard dry cheese, not a spread. In the US, it would be something like Black Creek(R) Sharp Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese (do not substitute with Cheez Whiz(R)). Green onions can be substituted for red onions for a milder taste. This can be formed into a cheese log or cheese ball for a nice presentation. Once prepared, cheese spread can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 116 Calories 9g Fat 5g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 116 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 6g 28% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 200mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 4g Protein 5g Vitamin C 1mg 4% Calcium 121mg 9% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 48mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved