cat lover
01-22-2008, 05:40 PM
1 lb of cheese, any kinds you want,rinds removed at room temperature
1/4 to 1/2 cup dry white wine, room temperature
4 tbsp butter, room temperature
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup chopped parsley
A few drops of hot sauce
Other seasonings and flavorings (ideas below)
The amount of butter and wine will depend upon the types of cheeses you use. The harder most of the cheeses are, the more butter and liquid you'll want to put in. But you will be able to tell this by looking, testing, and tasting as you go. Cut the cheeses up into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces, or grate hard cheeses like Parmesan, and throw them in the food processor. Put the minimum amounts of the wine and butter in, and the garlic. Run the food processor till everything is smooth. Add parsley, hot sauce, and any other seasonings you want. Adjust the flavorings and texture, adding more butter and liquid if it isn't smooth enough (it will firm up in the refrigerator as well). The flavors mellow out as time goes on, but if they seem too harsh, add a little sweetener, or a little more butter. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.
Variations
Mustard-Caraway - Add 1 tsp of mustard and 2 tsp caraway seeds
Herb - Add 1/4 cup of chives or dill and a chopped green onion
Pimento - Add a small jar of pimentos.
1/4 to 1/2 cup dry white wine, room temperature
4 tbsp butter, room temperature
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup chopped parsley
A few drops of hot sauce
Other seasonings and flavorings (ideas below)
The amount of butter and wine will depend upon the types of cheeses you use. The harder most of the cheeses are, the more butter and liquid you'll want to put in. But you will be able to tell this by looking, testing, and tasting as you go. Cut the cheeses up into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces, or grate hard cheeses like Parmesan, and throw them in the food processor. Put the minimum amounts of the wine and butter in, and the garlic. Run the food processor till everything is smooth. Add parsley, hot sauce, and any other seasonings you want. Adjust the flavorings and texture, adding more butter and liquid if it isn't smooth enough (it will firm up in the refrigerator as well). The flavors mellow out as time goes on, but if they seem too harsh, add a little sweetener, or a little more butter. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.
Variations
Mustard-Caraway - Add 1 tsp of mustard and 2 tsp caraway seeds
Herb - Add 1/4 cup of chives or dill and a chopped green onion
Pimento - Add a small jar of pimentos.