Name: Cheddar and Green Pepper Spread
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 1/4 pound extra-sharp yellow Cheddar, grated coarse; 1/4 pound extra-sharp white Cheddar, grated coarse; 1 green bell pepper, cut into very thin 1-inch-long strips; 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion; 1/2 cup bottled mayonnaise; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard; Saltine crackers as an accompaniment

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1/4 pound extra-sharp yellow Cheddar, grated coarse

1/4 pound extra-sharp white Cheddar, grated coarse

1 green bell pepper, cut into very thin 1-inch-long strips

1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion

1/2 cup bottled mayonnaise

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard

Saltine crackers as an accompaniment

Preparation

In a bowl toss together the Cheddars, the bell pepper, and the scallion, add the mayonnaise, the mustard, and black pepper to taste, and combine the mixture well. The spread keeps, covered and chilled, for 1 week. Serve the spread with crackers.

TagsSpreads Cheddar Cheese Dairy Bell Pepper Vegetable Scallion Onion Root Vegetable Snack Dinner Lunch Nut Free Vegetarian Make Ahead Easy No-Cook Gourmet

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