Tammy's Recipes

A homemade cheese spread perfect for crackers and other snacks

1/2 package (4 oz.) cream cheese
8 oz. sharp chedder cheese, cubed
1 cup milk *
2 Tablespoons flour

Optional
Tapatio hot sauce (or substitute hot sauce of choice; I use 10-15 squirts for a spicy spread)
Jalepeno Peppers, diced (to taste)
Red Bell Pepper, diced (to taste)

1. Soften cream cheese in a covered sauce pan over low. Stir frequently. When cream cheese is a soft consistancy add chedder cubes.

2. In a separate bowl add flour to milk. Mix thoroughly with a fork and put it aside for later use.

3. (OPTIONAL) Add Tapatio hot sauce to taste, diced Red Bell Pepper pieces, & diced Jalepenos. Stir mixture.

4. Add  milk & flour mixture and stire cheese mix thoroughly. Increase temperature to medium.

6. Stir constantly and bring to a boil.

7. Once at a boil, let boil for 1 minute while stirring.

8. Turn off burner, remove from heat.

9. Allow to cool at room temperature.

10. When cooled, transfer to a sealable container and refrigerate. Mixture is ready for use when it is cool and solid.

Spread on crackers or eat with pretzels!

* You may use water instead of milk. Recipe can be stored in the fridge for in a sealed container for about a week. Freeze for longer storage.

Joshua created this recipe for homemade cheese spread, and I must say it's pretty tasty! I rated it 9/10. I like this on crackers and pretzels. It's so delicious!!