BETTER CHEDDAR

Better Cheddar

Serves 4

Ingredients

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 ½ teaspoons Creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• ¼ pound extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded
• ¼ pound smoked Gouda, shredded
• 1 teaspoon roasted garlic paste
• 2 green onions, chopped
• ¼ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• Garnish: sliced green onion

Instructions

• 1
  In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, hot sauce, Creole seasoning, and vinegar. In a large bowl, combine cheeses, garlic paste, green onion, pecans, and mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours. Garnish with green onion, if desired. Serve with crackers or raw vegetables.