Spreads and Schmears for Bagel Sunday

These are the few spreads I have made for Bagel Sunday 2011. Enjoy.


Jalapeno Cream Cheese

1 8 oz. package of cream cheese, soften
20 pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
3 Tbs. of milk
1 scant tsp. of garlic powder
dash of salt

Mix together and serve

Beer Cheese

1 8 oz. package of sharp cheddar, cut into blocks or shredded
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. caraway seeds
dash of salt
dash of ground black pepper
1/2 cup of beer (I use something dark)

Put all ingredients, except beer, in a food processor and blend till the cheese is well incorporated. Hand mix in beer and put in a container in the fridge for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.

Hot Habanero Pimento Cheese

1 8 oz. package of cream cheese softened
1 8 oz. package of private selection Habanero Cheddar Cheese, cubed
3 Tbs. Mayonnaise
3 Tbs. Sour cream or milk
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of black pepper
1 4 oz. jar of pimentos, drained

Combine all ingredients, except pimentos, in a food processor and blend till as smooth as you can get it. Hand stir in the pimentos and put into a container. Let sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.