Carmelized Onion Cheese Spread

Carmelized Onion Cheese Spread

Metric Ingredient Imperial 375 ml cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cup 250 ml blue cheese, crumbled (at room temperature) 1 cup 250 ml cheddar cheese, finely shredded (at room temperature) 1 cup 10 ml vegetable oil 2 tsp 1 medium onion, sliced & quartered 1 5 ml sugar 1 tsp 250 ml fresh cranberries 1 cup 50 ml sugar 1/4 cup 50 ml water 1/4 cup 15 ml balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp 50 ml walnuts, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup

In a medium bowl; combine cream cheese and blue cheese using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.  Add cheddar cheese, beat until well blended.  Spread in shallow serving bowl.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add onion and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until tender.  Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar.  Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until onion is soft and golden, stirring occasionally.  Remove onion from skillet and set aside. In same skillet; combine cranberries, remaining sugar and water.  Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until cranberries pop and mixture thickens, stir occasionally.  Stir in vinegar and onions.  Cool slightly. When ready to serve, bring cheese spread to room temperature.  Spoon cranberry mixture over cheese spread and sprinkle with walnuts.  Serve with crackers. Servings: 12

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