Cheese spread replacement

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Does anyone have a recipe for cheese spread (aka Cheeze Whiz?) My six year old has been "exposed" to this stuff at school, and now wants it in HIS lunch. Needless to say, I refuse to buy it (we won't get into the additives discussion again), but I would like to know if anyone has a recipe for a similar cheese spread I can make out of real cheese???

-- Tracy (trimmer@westzone.com), May 01, 2000

Answers

1c. clean, raw cashews....1c water....2oz. jar pimentos....1/2t. onion powder....1/2t. salt....Pinch garlic powder....Pinch thyme (opt.)....2t. fresh lemon juice../ Blend all ingredients, except lemon juice, til very smooth. Cook til thickened, stir constantly. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Use as a dip or spread.

-- Cindy (atilrthehony_1@yahoo.com), May 02, 2000.

My Mom came up with this recipe and it is really good.

Cheese Whiz 1lb. cheese (cheddar or processed) 2c. evaporated milk (regular or skim) 1 1/2 t. salt 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 t. dry mustard

Cut cheese in small pieces and melt in double boiler. When melted, add the evaporated milk, salt and mustard. Remove from heat and stir in eggs. Return to double boiler and stir and cook until eggs thicken slightly. Remove from heat. Pour into a dish and cool slowly. Stir as it cools to prevent a crust from forming. Put in jars, cover and store in refrigerator. Keeps several weeks.

I haven't made this for some years. Now I remember how good it is I feel inspired to whip up a batch.

-- Cheryl Cox (ccox33055@hotmail.com), May 02, 2000.


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