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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups packed grated cheese)
  • 2 ounces  cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup  sour cream
  • 1/3 cup  mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp paprika OR smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp  chipotle chile pepper powder
  • 1/8 tsp  cayenne
  • 1/8 tsp  onion powder
  • Soft pretzel bites, crackers, and raw veggies, for serving.

Instructions
 

  • Place the clove of garlic in the bowl of a large food processor and process until it's finely minced.
  • Add the grated cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, paprika, chipotle chile pepper powder, cayenne, and onion powder.
  • Process for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings, as desired. Transfer to a shallow bowl, sprinkle the top with paprika or cayenne, and serve at room temperature.
  • Recipe Adapted From Five Heart Home.
Keyword cheese spread, holiday spread