How to Make Cheese Spread

Last Updated: April 2, 2020

Cheese spread is a useful standby for sandwiches and bland crackers. There are many ways to make cheese spread, so this article isn't attempting to be the final arbiter of what makes a good cheese spread; it's just sharing a few different methods you might like to try.

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:
Onion cheese spread

1
Gather the ingredients. You'll need:
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cornflour
- 1 small onion
- 1 cup grated/shredded cheese
2
Chop the onion finely.
3
Place all of the ingredients into a saucepan. Add the chopped onion.
4
Bring the ingredients to the boil. Stir constantly.
5
Remove from the stove. Let cool.
6
Prepare the bread. Cut crusty bread. Spread the cheese on the bread. Enjoy!

Method 2

Method 2 of 4:
Paprika and mustard cheese spread

1
Gather the ingredients. You'll need:
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 package of onion soup
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 pound cheese
- 1 teaspoon mustard.
2
Place all of the ingredients into a saucepan. Stir to combine well.
3
Bring to the boil. Stir occasionally. Cook until it turns thick and smooth.
4
Remove from the heat. Let sit––it will set when it cools.
5
Serve by spreading on bread, crackers or chips.

Method 3

Method 3 of 4:
Pimiento cheese spread

1
Gather the ingredients. You'll need:
- 2 cups grated Cheddar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pimientos
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
2
Finely chop the pimientos. Fill the measuring cup as you go to avoid chopping too little or too much. If desired, mash them with a fork. Put them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
3
Grate the cheddar. Add the cheese to the mixing bowl along with the measured relish.
4
Toss the ingredients together. When the solid ingredients are mixed together well, add the mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Mix everything well with a spoon or rubber spatula.
5
Chill. Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Method 4

Method 4 of 4:
Tomato cheese spread

1
Gather the ingredients. You'll need:
- 250g grated cheese
- 1 teaspoon tomato sauce (pizza/pasta style)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 packet onion soup powder
- Mayonnaise to taste.
- Milk for moistening.
2
Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl. Add enough milk to moisten.
3
Place in a food processor or electric mixer. Process or stir to combine. Process or stir until a smooth spread forms.
4
Transfer to a serving bowl or a storage jar with lid. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated.
5
Finished.