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Buttery Blue Cheese Spread With Walnuts Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 (4-oz) package crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 c sliced walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 c cream sherry (optional)
  • 1/2 c butter, softened
  • 1/2 c sliced fresh chives
  • 1 (16-oz) round bread loaf
  • 3 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  •  Garnishes: toasted sliced walnuts, sliced fresh chives, rosemary sprigs

Directions
  • Step #1 Stir together first 5 ingredients and, if desired, sherry In a large-ish bowl; cover & chill mixture 8 hrs.
  • Step #2 Let stand at about room temp to soften; or freeze spread up to 1 month, & thaw in the refrigerator for 8 hrs.
  • Step #3 Hollow out bread loaf, leaving a 1-inch-thick shell; reserve inside of loaf for other uses.
  • Step #4 Spoon softened cheese spread into shell.
  • Step #5 Garnish, if desired.
  • Step #6 Serve with sliced apples & pears or with toasted French baguette slices.
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