Trader Joe’s UNEXPECTED CHEDDAR SPREAD

Trader Joe’s UNEXPECTED CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD

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Wow, this is terrific. I loved it on first bite. This may be one of Trader Joe’s best New Products, maybe even a Top Ten. You will find this stuff mentioned all over Instagram, TikTok and Reddit. This spread takes TJ’s well loved, super popular Unexpected Cheddar cheese and adds things like butter and whey to make what is a hard cheddar into a spreadable pub cheese. It takes the amazing Unexpected Cheddar and manages to turn it up to 11. Trader Joe’s says: “Our supplier combines our crumbly Unexpected Cheddar with salted butter and whey to create a superbly savory, creamy Cheese Spread that’s ready to enhance sandwiches and glorify grazing boards with the simple flick of a knife. Spread this pub-style cheese on a Raisin Rosemary Crisp, and you’ve got one classy snack on your hands. You might also add it to an appetizer of puff pastry topped with chopped figs to bring out its subtle fruity notes. No matter how you use it, it’s guaranteed to be a real crowd-cheeser.” (ok a groan for the bad pun)

https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/unexpected-cheddar-cheese-spread-074802

$4.99 for a 8 oz tub. I would buy this again.

Search around you you’ll find pictures using this spread to make the trendy fancy “cheese boards” which are all the rage on Instagram. Here’s TJ’s idea to make one with this spread, nuts and honey

https://www.traderjoes.com/home/recipes/unexpected-cheddar-cheese-board

CHEESE BOARD IDEA from Trader Joe’s

Remove cheese spread from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to assembly to help soften.
To a medium-sized cutting board, use a butter knife or spoon to spread the unexpected cheddar over the entire board, leaving a small outer rim exposed. Use your utensil to make swooping motions as you spread to help create nooks and crannies.
Top with chopped pecans, thyme leaves, and a drizzle of honey.
Serve with toasted baguette slices.