Potted Cheese Spread with Crackers

Ingredients

• •10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, diced, room temperature
• •1/3 cup ruby Port
• •1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• •1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
• •Assorted crackers

Steps

1. 1Combine cheese, Port, butter, mustard and pepper in processor. Blend until mixture is smooth, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally. Add onions; using on/off turns, process until just blended. Transfer spread to small bowl or crock. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring spread to room temperature before serving.)
2. 2Place bowl of spread on platter. Surround with crackers and serve.