Appenzeller Cheese Spread

Cheesy spread with Swiss Appenzeller and caramelized shallots.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 pound finely grated Appenzeller Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped shallot
• 2 tablespoons  butter
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• pinch freshly grated  nutmeg

Method:

1. Caramelize shallots in butter and allow to cool.
2. Place  cheese and mayonnaise in food processor and pulse until mixed.
3. Stir in the shallots, black pepper, salt and nutmeg and pulse just a couple more times.
4. Refrigerate to firm up and serve with crackers or crudite.

Makes about 1 cup, maybe a little more