Tuscan Ham & Cheddar Spread

Ellbee’s Garlic Kitchen Box

A chunky, savory cheese spread is the answer when your fridge has a little ham and your guests are on the way. Tuscan garlic, dill and a bright finishing splash of champagne balsamic make this old-school cracker spread taste like it belongs next to a really good cheese board.

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Total Time 15

Servings: 10 servings

Course: Dips & Sauces

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
0.5 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
0.75 cup diced cooked ham
0.5 red bell pepper, finely diced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Ellbee's Tuscan Gourmet Garlic
1 teaspoon Ellbee's Garlic Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Ellbee's Champagne Balsamic Vinegar
0.5 teaspoon dried dill
crackers, celery and sliced bell pepper for serving

Method

Stir cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth but not whipped too airy.
Fold in cheddar, ham, bell pepper, scallions, Ellbee's Tuscan Gourmet Garlic, Ellbee's Garlic Olive Oil, Ellbee's Champagne Balsamic Vinegar and dill. Season lightly with black pepper.
Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes so the spread gets cohesive and scoopable.
Serve cold with crackers, celery and bell pepper strips. Spoon any leftovers into a grilled-cheese sandwich the next day.

Notes

Time: 15 min

Kitchen tip: Pulse only half the mixture in a food processor if you love an extra-creamy base but still want the ham and vegetables to have a little bite.

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