BEST HOMEMADE CHEESE SPREAD RECIPE | easy cheese party appetizer | SIMPLE CHEESE SPREAD APPETIZER

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Plain yogurt offers similar tanginess with fewer calories

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy

Grate 2 cups of extra sharp white cheddar cheese using a food processor.

Add 1 cup of mayonnaise to the bowl with the grated cheese.

Incorporate 3/4 cup of chopped pecans into the mixture.

Chop one bunch of green onions and add to the bowl.

Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

Mix the ingredients together using a stand mixer on slow to medium speed until fully incorporated.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure everything is mixed well.

Let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours for flavors to meld, or serve immediately if in a hurry.

Serve the cheese spread in a bowl or scoop into parchment-lined cups for individual servings.

Cooking Techniques

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