Capitol Hill Mansion

Denver, Colorado

Specialty Recipe

Gorgonzola Cheese Spread

Ingredients:

1/4 cup walnuts

1 shallot, peeled and quartered

4 ounces white cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

6 ounces gorgonzola or bleu cheese

4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into 1-inch pieces

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 Tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Finely chop walnuts and set aside. Finely chop shallot in processor (about 5 seconds), scraping sides of bowl. Add cheddar cheese. Pulse 4 to 5 times, about 2 seconds each, until crumbly. Add remaining ingredients, including walnuts. Process until creamy, about 30 to 45 seconds, scraping bowl halfway through. Serve with Carr's crackers or baguette.

Makes: 2-1/4 cups

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