CHEESE SPREAD FOR BREAD

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This is a wonderful cheese spread for your bread to serve with many dishes. The little air bubbles in the bread will allow the spread to seep into them. The bread will be very tasty and crunchy. You can slather the spread on thick. The spread left over can be stored for one week in the refrigerator. I actually enjoy eating the...

Provided by Jewel Hall

Categories     Spreads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz sharp, cheddar cheese, cold and cut into chunks
6 oz butter, unsalted, room temperature
4 scallions, finely chopped
2 clove garlic, chopped
kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste
1 lb loaf of ciabatta bread, cut in half, horizontally

Steps:

  • 1. Place large cookie sheet in center of oven on rack. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2. In food processor, combine cheese and butter, process until mixture is smooth. Add the scallions and garlic, pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3. Place bread cut into halves on pan that will fit on top of HOT cookie sheet. Slather an adequate amount of the cheese spread on the bread. BAKE 10-15 Minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
  • 4. Cut bread into 2 inch wide slices and serve hot with your favorite dish.

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