Recipes: Bacon Cheddar Spread #2 - Asaigo Garlic Spread

Oops!  Forgot to post the new recipes from this past week.

With everything disappearing from the store shelves, my sampling choices were limited.  Plan A and Plan B were no go.  That left me with Plan C - I went with what I thought was a recipe more appropriate for a Super Bowl party than a holiday party. Boy was I wrong.  This recipe was a HUGE hit!  Sold out of Pine River Sharp Cheddar.  Then customers purchased Pine River's Swiss Almond to use in this recipe and we sold out of that too.  Who knew?!

Bacon Cheddar Spread #2

1 (16 oz.) container Pine River Sharp Cheddar cheese, softened

1 jar real bacon bits

¼ c. diced scallion

¼ c. mayonnaise

½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce

TFM smoked almonds, 

     roughly chopped

Place all ingredients, except almonds in a mixing bowl. Mix until thoroughly blended.  Transfer to a serving bowl.  Garnish with smoked almonds.  Serve with your favorite crackers.

I think next month, when I do Super Bowl party recipes, I'll prepare this with Pine River's Swiss Almond.

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This next recipe was hit or miss with customers.   If you enjoy Asiago then this was enjoyable.  Sold most of Pine River's  Aged Asiago cheese.

Asiago Garlic Spread

1 (16 oz.) container Pine River 

     Aged Asiago cheese, softened

½  jar Stonewall Kitchen 

     Roasted Garlic Bread Spread

Mix both ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl, until thoroughly blended.  Transfer to a serving bowl.  Serve with your favorite crackers.

Customers thought this would have an overpowering garlic flavor.  If anything, it was VERY Asiago flavored (for me overpowering).  I think next time I'll try this with Stonewall Kitchen's Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto or Artichoke Pesto.