Best 11 Relish Cheese Spread Recipes

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Relish cheese spread is a delightful and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed on a variety of occasions. This creamy and flavorful dip is crafted using a blend of cheeses, tangy relish, and a hint of spices, resulting in a satisfying and addictive spread. It is a perfect accompaniment for crackers, bread, vegetables, and fruit, making it an ideal choice for parties, picnics, or simply as a quick and easy treat. Whether you're a seasoned cheese lover or looking for a new dip to impress your guests, relish cheese spread is sure to satisfy your cravings and bring delight to your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE CHEESE SPREAD



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Easy Homemade Cheese Spread Recipe - Use up your leftover cheese in this amazing party appetizer.

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Appetizer     Dip     Snack

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pound leftover cheese, (any variety, at room temperature)
1/8 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, (basil, thyme, or rosemary)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • Remove any rinds from hard cheeses. Cut cheeses into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Place cheese, wine, butter, herbs, and garlic in a food processor and blend until smooth, 2 minutes.
  • Serve as-is or refrigerate for at least one hour for a firmer consistency. This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 ounces, Calories 1143 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 56 g, Fat 97 g, SaturatedFat 62 g, Cholesterol 298 mg, Sodium 1415 mg, Sugar 1 g

RELISH CHEESE SPREAD



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"I got this recipe from my mother years ago, and my own kids and grandkids love it," writes Wanda Zacher from Oroville, Washington. "Now, I often double the ingredients and take it along on family picnics." TIP: This spread also tastes great on crisp celery sticks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2/3 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon minced chives
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Additional chives, optional
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth. Add the relish, chives, garlic and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Garnish with additional chives if desired. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PEPPER RELISH AND CREAM CHEESE DIP



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Provided by Harry & David Team

Categories     Appetizer

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 jar Harry & David® Pepper and Onion Relish (any variety)
8 oz cream cheese

Steps:

  • Blend softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  • Add relish and blend well.
  • Serve with crisp tortilla chips, snack crackers, or finger foods.

SWEET & SPICY PEPPER RELISH CHEESE SPREAD



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Homemade Sweet & Spicy Pepper Relish Cheese Spread, with its spicy jalapeno peppers, sweet syrup and cream cheese base, will be a crowd pleaser.

Provided by Rachel

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 bell peppers, color of your choice, seeded and diced fine (1-1 1/2 cups)
6-8 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced fine (1-1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup salt
2 cups warm water
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
8 oz cream cheese
crackers, salami, toasted baguette rounds

Steps:

  • Mix warm water, salt, and garlic powder until salt is mostly dissolved to make brine. Pour brine over diced peppers. Let sit 10-30 minutes (depending on how much time you have).
  • Pour brine off peppers and rinse well (2-3 time) using cold water and squeeze to remove excess water. Set aside.
  • In a medium sauce pan add sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil and boil for 5-8 minutes until mixture begins to thicken like a syrup.
  • Remove from heat and add drained peppers. Stir. Let cool and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Warm cream cheese in oven (300 degrees for 8-10 minute to soften. Place on serving dish. You may also serve cheese at room temperature).
  • Carefully spoon pepper relish to top of cream cheese.
  • Serve with crackers, salami or toasted baguette rounds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 1 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 1 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 3149 grams sodium, Sugar 18 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup cranberry sauce
1/2 orange, zested and juiced
1/2 orange, zested and juiced
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Toasted bagels, for serving

Steps:

  • Process the cream cheese, cranberry sauce, orange zest and juice until smooth, then pulse in your pecans. Spread on a bagel!

FRIED CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH TOMATO PEPPER RELISH AND ARTICHOKE CAPER DIP



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon lemon juice
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 (9-ounce) package 4 cheese ravioli
1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and finely chopped
1 diced Roma tomato
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
2 teaspoons capers
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a straight-sided skillet, heat 2-inches of oil, over medium-high heat. Oil is ready when the tip of a wooden skewer is inserted and the oil bubbles around it. When oil is ready, carefully fry ravioli until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • For Tomato Pepper Relish: In small bowl, combine red peppers and tomatoes. Stir in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar; set aside.
  • For Artichoke Caper Dip: In small bowl, combine artichoke hearts, capers, mayonnaise, sour cream, parmesan cheese, and lemon juice; set aside.
  • Serve ravioli hot with Tomato Pepper Relish and Artichoke Caper Dip.

HAM AND CHEESE SPREAD



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Food Processor     Cheese     Mustard     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Ham     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb sliced good-quality cooked smoked ham
1 1/2 oz finely shredded Gruyère (1/2 cup)
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1 rounded tablespoon whole-grain mustard
4 cornichons (French sour gherkins), finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Pulse ham in a food processor until finely chopped, then transfer to a bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients with a rubber spatula until combined well.

SWEET RED PEPPER RELISH/SPREAD



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This is a favorite appetizer at every family function. It is especially well received with cocktails! It is similar to pepper jelly, but you do not need pectin. We usually serve it with crackers spread with a little cream cheese and a dollop of this sweet spread on top. This is great to have on hand when you have unexpected company or to give as a hostess gift. (yield is aproximate)

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 8 oz. jars

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 large red bell peppers
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Clean and remove seeds and finely chop peppers. (This can be done by hand or with a food processor).
  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and simmer, uncovered for 45-60 minutes - stirring occasionally until thickened.
  • It can be canned or you can store it in the fridge for several weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 393.1, Carbohydrate 62.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 57, Protein 1.6

TOM'S SWEET PIMENTO CHEESE



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This pimento cheese is great as a sandwich, as a spread on crackers, or stuffed into celery. Our kids can't get enough of it. I like it best served as a sandwich with a big bowl of my homemade chili.

Provided by Tom Wyant

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
12 ounces shredded mild Cheddar cheese
½ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons sweet pickle juice
½ cup sweet pickle relish
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained

Steps:

  • Beat the cream cheese and Cheddar cheese together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the salad dressing, garlic salt, sugar, and pickle juice, scraping down the sides of the mixing bowl. Stir in the pickle relish and pimentos. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 655 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

SALMON CHEESE SPREAD



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Pickle relish livens up canned salmon in this deliciously different sandwich filling from Mrs. Dale Cocklin of Kasilof, Alaska. The fast-to-fix spread is good on crackers, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can (7-1/2 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
Crackers or bread

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, salmon, cheddar cheese and pickle relish. Serve with crackers or bread.

Nutrition Facts :

HAM SPREAD OR DIP



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This is QUICK, EASY and DELICIOUS. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham, or make a wonderful hors d'oeuvre. This recipe was developed jointly by Alan Leonetti & Dean Ramsey. If you have any questions, e-mail me: [email protected]

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 4-5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ham (cooked)
8 ounces cream cheese (Philadelphia brand, softened)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons ketchup
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sweet relish

Steps:

  • Cut ham into large cubes. Grind cubes in food processor until finely chopped or pureed.
  • Place chopped ham into a bowl.
  • Place the rest of the ingredients, except for the mayonnaise and sweet relish, into the food processor and process until well mixed.
  • Add the ham back to the processor containing the cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Place the mixture into the bowl and add the mayonnaise and sweet relish. Mix until well combined. Taste for seasoning and add more ketchup, mustard, relish, or anything else that you feel would meet your taste and liking.
  • Chill at least 1 hour or more for flavors to blend (not included in prep time).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756.6, Fat 47.7, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 191.8, Sodium 4281.2, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 10, Protein 55.8

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the cheese spread will be.
  • Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains additives that can affect the flavor and texture of the cheese spread.
  • Let the cheese spread come to room temperature before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the spread to become easier to spread.
  • Serve the cheese spread with a variety of crackers, vegetables, and fruit. This will give your guests a variety of options to choose from.
  • Garnish the cheese spread with fresh herbs or spices. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Cheese spreads are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a snack. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a cheese spread that everyone will love.

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