Description
Indulgent Cheddar Cheese Savory Delight surprises palates with its rich, creamy essence. Crisp layers and bold flavors invite culinary adventurers to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) mayonnaise (adjust to your preferred creaminess)
- 1 ½ cups (about 150 g/5.3 oz) grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (30 g) finely diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup (30 g) grated carrot
- ¼ cup (30 g) finely chopped red onion or spring onion
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) English mustard or Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blend Mixture: Thoroughly mix grated cheddar, diced carrot, finely chopped red pepper, and minced onion in a medium bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Binding Process: Incorporate mayonnaise and mustard, stirring until the mixture achieves a smooth, cohesive consistency that evenly coats all components.
- Seasoning: Enhance flavor profile by carefully adding salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences and creating a balanced seasoning.
- Marination: Refrigerate the prepared mixture for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify their collective flavor profile, which will result in a more robust and harmonious taste experience.
- Serving Suggestions: Present this versatile cheese spread as a delectable sandwich filling, accompany with crisp crackers, or use as a flavorful topping for freshly baked potatoes, offering multiple culinary applications.
Notes
- Grate cheese at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Pat grated carrots and chopped peppers dry to prevent watery spread.
- Let mixture rest in refrigerator for deeper taste integration and more robust seasoning.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for lower-fat version or use vegan mayo for plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg