Penny's Cheddar and Savory Pickle Spread

Posted January 19, 2016 5:00 am

8 - 10 ounce block of extra sharp white cheddar cheese, finely shredded*

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

¼ - ½ cup Branston Pickle, try a little at first and taste before you add more

Sturdy crackers, such as Triscuit for serving

Combine cheese and mayonnaise, mixing well until mixture resembles a cheese spread and starts to stick together. You can also do this step in a mixer or food processor if you prefer. Form into a flat mound approximately 1 inch thick on serving dish and top with Branston Pickle, spreading to within ½ inch of cheese edge. Serve at room temperature - spread on crackers.

*It is important to start with a block of cheese and grate it yourself, as packaged shredded cheese contains ingredients that keep it from sticking together, which is exactly what you need the cheese to do in this recipe.

Penny Kazmier

The pickle is a key ingredient to the classic British cheese and pickle sandwich consisting of medium or sharp cheddar cheese between two slices of soft white bread, along with a healthy schmear of Branston Pickle, served hot or cold. Courtesy of Penny Kazmier

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