Cranberry-Goat Cheese Spread

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Well, hello there fellow foodies! I hope you are all doing well. It certainly has been more than a minute since you heard from me, but here I am. I could bore you with details of my absence, but I'd rather jump right back in and share some good eats for the holiday season.

How many of you still have a bit of cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving? My hand is raised!  Since I am satiated with my share of leftover turkey, mayonnaise and cranberry sauce sandwiches, I wanted to share an easy spread that utilizes some of that sauce that is probably still lurking in your refrigerator. It can be served as an appetizer, on a buffet or even on a cheese board.  It is ridiculously easy to put together and if you make it ahead, it is nice to have on hand for last minute house guests.

I use a mild goat cheese that doesn't have too much tang, but you can certainly use what your tastebuds prefer. For a very festive flavor combination, I like to serve it with  Carr's Rosemary Crackers, but is equally delicious with assorted crackers or crostini. Happy cooking!

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Cranberry-Goat Cheese Spread

serves 8-10

6-ounces mild goat cheese, softened

4 Tablespoons (2-ounces) unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup Whole-Berry Cranberry Sauce

Pinch of Kosher salt

Rosemary crackers, assorted crackers or crostini

In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese and butter.  Using an electric mixer, beat together until smooth. Add cranberry sauce to butter mixture and beat until combined. Add the salt and stir to combine. Transfer cheese mixture to a serving dish or crock, cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.  Bring to room temperature before serving. Enjoy!