Cheese pate with chutney

[livetohike]

I tried this new recipe yesterday and took it to our Democratic Club fundraiser. It was the first appetizer to disappear from the buffet! :-) I usually make my own chutney, but I bought a jar of Ashoka brand Mango, Ginger, Apple and Nut chutney this time.

Try this the next time you entertain:

8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened
4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3 T. sherry
2-3 tsp. curry
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chutney
2 scallions, finely chopped

Mix together the cream cheese and cheddar. Add the sherry, curry powder and salt and mix. Spread on a nice serving platter and chill until firm. Right before serving, spread the chutney over the top and garnish with the chopped scallions.

Makes 2 cups

I served this with those thin sesame crackers from Trader Joe's.

[ernstbass]

1. I'll be trying that

It sounds great!!

[livetohike]

3. I was hesitant to make it because some folks might not like curry

but I do :-). So I figured the worst that could happen is I would have leftovers.

[wryter2000]

2. Mmmmm

That does sound good. And easy, too. Thanks!

[livetohike]

4. You're welcome

:-). It probably took me less than 10 minutes to make. My kind of recipe :-).

[grasswire]

5. reminds me of a Tennessee Cheese Log

As I recall, that was cream cheese, some A-1 sauce, chopped walnuts and finely minced garlic, rolled into a log and then rolled in chili powder. Sounds weird, tastes yummy.

[livetohike]

6. That sounds good too

I'm going to try it. Football season is coming up and we have the NFL ticket and always have friends over for the game every week. I need some new ideas for munchies. Thanks for the recipe.