4 oz Cheddar cheese 1 ts Coarsely ground mustard
1/4 c Butter, softened 1/4 ts Worcestershire sauce
1 tb Port or sherry 1/4 c Walnuts, coarsely chopped
4 Green onions, finely chopped Crackers or melba toast
1/2 ts Caraway seeds Fresh parsley sprigs (opt)
Finely grate cheese into a bowl. Add butter and mix well.
Stir in port, green onions, caraway seeds, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Spoon mixture into a serving dish. Cover with walnuts and press walnuts down lightly into mixture. Chill at least 2 hours. Serve with crisp crackers or Melba toast and garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
VARIATION: Add 1 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs and a few pinches cayenne pepper to taste.
NOTE: This spread will keep in a refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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