Tangy Potted Cheeseappetizers 4 oz cheddar cheese 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon port or sherry 4 green onions, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon coarsely ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 crackers or melba toast 1 fresh parsley sprigs (opt) Finely grate cheese into a bowl. Add butter and mix well. Stir in port, green onions, caraway seeds, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Spoon mixture into a serving dish. Cover with walnuts and press walnuts down lightly into mixture. Chill at least 2 hours. Serve with crisp crackers or Melba toast and garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired. VARIATION: Add 1 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs and a few pinches cayenne pepper to taste. NOTE: This spread will keep in a refrigerator for up to 5 days. |
