cheese spread
Soft dairy paste
Cheese spread is a soft, spreadable cheese product designed for applying to crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Unlike firm cheeses that require slicing, cheese spreads have a smooth, creamy consistency—achieved through processing, added oils, or whipping.
They range from mild cream cheese varieties to sharp cheddar spreads: She put out crackers and cheese spread for the guests.
Mammalian nursing fluid
- cheddarFirm aged English cheese
- goudaSemi-hard Dutch cheese
- brieSoft French ripened cheese
- gruyèreNutty Swiss cheese
curds · pasteurized · processed · lactose · casein · cultured · aged · blended
Sharp and lively-tasting
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- mildModerate in intensity
- garlickyStrongly flavored with bulb
herbed · smoked · peppery · piquant · zesty · umami · seasoned · spiced
Crisp baked wafer
- bagelBoiled, then baked roll
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- crostiniToasted Italian appetizer bread
- baguetteElongated crusty loaf
sandwich · canapé · celery · pretzel · breadstick · pita · flatbread · crudités
Smooth and rich
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- softYielding to touch
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- silkySmooth and lustrous
whipped · thick · rich · buttery · gooey · melted · emulsified · homogeneous
Light dish preceding main
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
- partyGathering for celebration
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
platter · hors d'oeuvres · grazing · brunch · catering · potluck · entertaining · snacking
milk
Mammalian nursing fluid
gruyère · curds · pasteurized · processed · lactose · casein · cultured · aged · blended · Laughing Cow
tangy
Sharp and lively-tasting
garlicky · herbed · smoked · peppery · piquant · zesty · umami · seasoned · spiced · robust
cracker
Crisp baked wafer
- bagelBoiled, then baked roll
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- crostiniToasted Italian appetizer bread
baguette · sandwich · canapé · celery · pretzel · breadstick · pita · flatbread · crudités · schmear
creamy
Smooth and rich
silky · whipped · thick · rich · buttery · gooey · melted · emulsified · homogeneous · consistency
appetizer
Light dish preceding main
charcuterie · platter · hors d'oeuvres · grazing · brunch · catering · potluck · entertaining · snacking · finger food
- processed cheeseVelveeta, Cheez Whiz, Laughing Cow, Babybel
- appetizersmozzarella sticks, canapes, bruschetta, buffalo wings, nachos
- spreadspeanut butter, butter, almond butter, cashew butter, marmalade
- spreads and toppingsjam, jelly, peanut butter, mayonnaise, mayo
- gooey stuffslime, goo, goop, ooze, paste
- MREMRE, entree, main course, spork, menu item
cheese spreadhard cheese
Aged, firm dairy product
aged cheddar · cheese wheel · gruyère · parmesan · cheese wedge
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