Cheese Dreams
Cheese Dreams
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Spread
- 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated, from a block
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, or hot sauce, to taste
For Assembly
- 1 package firm white sandwich bread, 16-ounce
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, finely grated sharp Cheddar cheese, heavy cream, large egg, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and ground red pepper (or hot sauce, if preferred).
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until a smooth, well-combined cheesy spread forms. You can use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a sturdy spatula.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the bread by trimming off all the crusts from each slice of firm white sandwich bread. Then, cut each crustless slice into four equal squares.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Generously spread the prepared cheesy mixture onto one side of each bread square. Ensure an even layer for consistent baking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Arrange the prepared bread squares, cheese-side up, in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or until the cheese mixture is firm. This step is crucial for the mixture to adhere well during baking and can be done up to 3 weeks in advance.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Once preheated, transfer the frozen cheese dreams directly to the hot oven.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cheese dreams are golden brown and crispy, with characteristic 'cheese feet' (melted, crispy cheese edges) forming around the base. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 375
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Cheese Dreams
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Spread
- 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated, from a block
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, or hot sauce, to taste
For Assembly
- 1 package firm white sandwich bread, 16-ounce
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, finely grated sharp Cheddar cheese, heavy cream, large egg, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and ground red pepper (or hot sauce, if preferred).
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until a smooth, well-combined cheesy spread forms. You can use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a sturdy spatula.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the bread by trimming off all the crusts from each slice of firm white sandwich bread. Then, cut each crustless slice into four equal squares.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Generously spread the prepared cheesy mixture onto one side of each bread square. Ensure an even layer for consistent baking.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Arrange the prepared bread squares, cheese-side up, in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or until the cheese mixture is firm. This step is crucial for the mixture to adhere well during baking and can be done up to 3 weeks in advance.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Once preheated, transfer the frozen cheese dreams directly to the hot oven.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cheese dreams are golden brown and crispy, with characteristic 'cheese feet' (melted, crispy cheese edges) forming around the base. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 375