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Cheddar and Green Pepper Spread

4.2

(3)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1/4 pound extra-sharp yellow Cheddar, grated coarse
1/4 pound extra-sharp white Cheddar, grated coarse
1 green bell pepper, cut into very thin 1-inch-long strips
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion
1/2 cup bottled mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
Saltine crackers as an accompaniment

Preparation

  1. In a bowl toss together the Cheddars, the bell pepper, and the scallion, add the mayonnaise, the mustard, and black pepper to taste, and combine the mixture well. The spread keeps, covered and chilled, for 1 week. Serve the spread with crackers.

TagsSpreadsCheddarCheeseDairyBell PepperVegetableScallionOnionRoot VegetableSnackDinnerLunchNut FreeVegetarianMake AheadEasyNo-CookGourmet
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