Jalapeno Cheese Spread

Our tester suggests that you microwave this gently to bring it up to room temperature if you don't want to wait. He also says this would be great to take to a potluck or pitch-in.

What you need:

• 1 '/2 cups (180 g) shredded jalapeno Jack cheese
• 1 3-ounce (85 g) package cream cheese
• '/4 cup (60 g) butter
• '/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon (10 g) chopped green onion
• '/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
• '/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Few dashes bottled hot sauce
• Assorted high-fiber crackers
• Assorted fresh vegetable sticks

What you do:

1. Bring cheeses and butter to room temperature. In a small mixer bowl beat cheeses and butter with electric mixer until combined. 
2. Add cream, green onion, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Beat until smooth. 
3. Pack into a 16-ounce (455 g) crock or jar. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Serve at room temperature with high-fiber crackers or assorted vegetable sticks.

YIELD: Eight 1/4-cup (60 g) servings

Nutrient breakdown per serving:

• 205 calories
• 20 g fat
• 6 g protein
• 1 g carbohydrate
• trace dietary fiber
• 1 g usable carbo

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