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Siberian Spicy Garlic Cheese Pikantny Syr Recipe


Siberian Spicy Garlic Cheese   Pikantny Syr Recipe
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Called pikantny syr (spicy cheese) in Russian, this is a popular appetizer in Siberia and the Russian Far East. In restaurants it is usually served as a stuffing for ripe red tomatoes, or as a spread for chewy-textured Russian bread. The combination ... More

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Ingredients
  • OVERNIGHT CHILL IS BEST BUT AT LEAST 4 HOURS
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  • 1/2 pound (8 ounces) medium-sharp white cheddar cheese, finely shredded
  • 1/2 pound (8 ounces) Emmentaler cheese, (Gruyere)finely shredded
  • 1/4 cup pure sour cream (containing no additives)
  • 1/4 cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • 8 to 10 large garlic cloves, put through a garlic press
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or hot paprika (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
  1. Toss the shredded cheeses by hand in a large bowl.
  2. Mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, pressed garlic, hot pepper (optional), and salt in a small bowl, then add to the cheese, stirring to mix well.
  3. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (and preferably overnight) to let the flavors meld.
  4. Let the cheese mixture come to room temperature before serving. Use as a stuffing for small firm ripe tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, as a topping for baked potatoes, or as a spread for dark bread.

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Fantastic! Be good on a number of things!


Wow!!!splendid work...


This sounds so good love it thanks Budddy


Great recipe - You get my 5!


This sounds fantastic! I love garlic, so this one goes in my saved ones.


This sounds sooo good! Love the blend of cheese! Thanks!


This would be great to stuff into a tomato or by itself so delicious I am taking this recipe on a special trip. High Five
Michael


This looks and sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing so many delicious recipes, hon. :)


This sounds wonderful! Making this weekend... I wonder if I could stuff mushrooms and put under broiler... Hummmmmm? High 5 friend..


5 for full - far mayo. Another for the rest.


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