How To Make A Bess Cheese Paste or Cheese Sandwich Spread

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers fat content without sacrificing flavor.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Vinegar adds acidity without the heat, while sriracha is often more affordable.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: herb blends

Dried herbs are easier to store and often less expensive.

Grate 2 cups of cheese using a box grater.

Add mayonnaise, mustard, and pepper sauce to the grated cheese and mix.

For a smoother consistency, use a food processor instead of grating.

Cube the cheese into small blocks to make it easier for the food processor.

Add 3 chopped pimentos, 1/2 onion, and 1 clove of garlic to the food processor with the cheese.

Add mayonnaise, mustard, and a little pepper sauce to the food processor.

Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Add paprika, dried basil, and 1/4 teaspoon of curry powder to the mixture and blend again.

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