Garlic Cheese Spread Recipe – Czech Česneková pomazánka

Garlic cheese spread on white bread roll slices.

Garlic Cheese Spread Recipe – Czech Česneková pomazánka

This garlic cheese spread recipe is one of the easy appetizers perfect for family celebrations or potluck dishes. Ready in a breeze, can be made ahead, and tastes fantastic!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Czech

Keyword Pomazánka, Spread

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings cup

Calories 562kcal

Author Petra Kupská

Ingredients

6 oz semi-hard cheese (170 g) e. g., Edam, Edamer, Monterey Jack, Swiss
5 Tablespoons mayonnaise plain, e. g., Hellman’s
2 Tablespoons sour cream fat content about 15 %
3 cloves garlic fresh
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch of black pepper ground

Instructions

Finely shred the cheese on a hand grater. Peel and crush the garlic.
Put the cheese, garlic, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a bowl—season with pepper and salt.
Stir until combined.
Let the garlic cheese spread rest for about 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Notes

Makes about 1 cup.
SERVING: Garlic spread pairs excellent with a white bread roll (Czech rohlík). Slice the roll and top each piece with the spread. Sprinkle the spread with chopped greens, such as parsley or chives, for a better look. Arrange on a platter and serve.
STORAGE: Place the garlic-cheese spread in an airtight container or a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator, where the spread will keep for about 3-5 days.
I added less than ¼ teaspoon of salt. It may seem nothing, but the cheese itself is quite salty. It's better to add the salt later than to oversalt the spread initially.

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