Northwoodsbluecheesespread Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the 1 cup butter, blue cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a food processor. Process until well blended and smooth. Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a cylinder. Wrap tightly and place in the freezer to chill.
• Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let them come to room temp for 30 to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the steaks with salt. Heat a cast-iron grill pan over high heat until starting to smoke, then add a small amount of oil to the pan. Place the steaks in the pan and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes. Turn off the oven and transfer the pan to the oven for 8 minutes, or until the steaks reach an internal temperature of 155 degrees F.
• Place 1/2 tablespoon of the remaining butter on each steak and allow the steaks to rest for 5 minutes before serving; the internal temperature will climb another 5 degrees.
• Serve the steaks topped with blue cheese compound butter.

Steps:

• Soften butter to room temperature and mix in all ingredients except cheese. When well mixed, fold in grated cheddar cheese and optional Parmesan, if using.
• Spread over bread and broil until bubbly - watch carefully! Cheese does not melt completely. Mixture will turn golden brown in about a minutes or so.
• I make ahead and store in refrigerator for 4 weeks. I suppose you could store it longer, but it just doesn't last past snack time at my house.

Steps:

• Pulse together cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and hot sauce in a food processor until smooth.
• Fold in cranberries, bleu cheese and walnuts.
• Chill several hours.
• Allow to soften at room temperature before serving.
• Serve on toasted split bagels, or with crackers, crudites or grapes.

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients together with electric mixer until well blended. Refrigerate. 2. When ready to use, spread on bread, and broil in an oven until melted, and just toasty.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Chill at least 3-4 hrs to let flavors meld. Best served tossed onto chopped iceberg lettuce.