Cheese & Shallot Party Spread

Name: Cheese & Shallot Party Spread
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter; 2 large (1/4 cup) shallots, finely chopped*; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded provolone cheese; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon country-style Dijon mustard, if desired; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; Fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired; Assorted crackers

13 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter
2 large (1/4 cup) shallots, finely chopped*
1 teaspoon sugar
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon country-style Dijon mustard, if desired
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired
Assorted crackers

Directions

1

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add shallots and sugar.
2

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes or until shallots are browned and caramelized.
3

Immediately remove from heat.
4

Cool 10 minutes.
5

Combine shallot mixture and all remaining spread ingredients in bowl.
6

Beat at medium speed until creamy.
7

Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
8

Shape cheese mixture on waxed paper into pine cone shape.
9

Place onto serving plate.
10

Insert sliced almonds at an angle to resemble pine cone.
11

Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight to blend flavors.
12

Garnish with rosemary sprigs just before serving, if desired.
13

Serve with assorted crackers.