Northwoods Inn Cheese Bread Spread

Ingredients

• 1 lb cheddar cheese, grated
• 3 ounces romano cheese, grated
• 1/2 lb butter or margarine
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 4 drops Tabasco sauce
• 12 slices French bread or sourdough bread, day old works great

Optional

• 3 ounces shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Soften butter to room temperature and mix in all ingredients except cheese. When well mixed, fold in grated cheddar cheese and optional Parmesan, if using.

2. 2

   Spread over bread and broil until bubbly – watch carefully! Cheese does not melt completely. Mixture will turn golden brown in about a minutes or so.

3. 3

   I make ahead and store in refrigerator for 4 weeks. I suppose you could store it longer, but it just doesn't last past snack time at my house.