Potted Cheese
A traditional British cheese spread that you can flavour with your favourite herbs and spices plus a touch of booze. Make with a single cheese or a mixture.
Serve spread on biscuits, crackers or toast.
Ingredients
- 225 g grated cheese
- 90 g diced butter at room temperature
- ΒΌ-4 tsp seasonings of choice e.g. dry or made mustard, Aleppo pepper flakes, hot chilli flakes, black pepper, garlic granules, finely chopped herbs such as chives, parsley or tarragon.
- 1-3 tbsp alcohol e.g. port, medium sherry, Madeira, Marsala, beer, brandy, whisky,
Instructions
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Wash three small jars (100 - 125ml capacity) and their lids in hot soapy water. Rinse then dry thoroughly.
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Put the grated cheese and butter in a food processor along with the lesser amount of your chosen seasonings. Process until evenly combined.
Add the lower amount of your chosen alcohol. Process again then taste. Add more seasoning or alcohol if needed.
Process until smooth or your preferred consistency is reached.
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Pack into the jars, pressing down to get rid of air pockets, and put on the lids.
Store in the fridge for up to two weeks. Bring to room temperature before using.