Recipe - Four Cheese Pâté with Crostini

This recipe is inspired by my favorite appetizer from the "Joey" restaurant chain – it was removed from their menu many years ago, and I just couldn't resist trying to recreate it!

Four Cheese Pâté with Toasted Baguette

1 - 8oz package of cream cheese cubed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
1/2 cup aged cheddar cheese finely grated (I prefer Balderson's Cheddar)
1/2 cup aged gouda cheese finely grated
1/2 sour cream
1/2 tsp garlic powder (fresh is too over powering)
Kosher salt - to taste
Fresh cracked pepper - to taste
Red pepper jelly (we use "Something Special" brand)

In a large bowl, use a hand mixer and combine all ingredients until you reach a smooth consistency. Add salt and pepper to your liking (taste often!). I like to add a little extra pepper to ours.

Baguette:

Thinly slice a store-bought baguette. Brush it with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay pieces out on a lined baking sheet and broil them in the oven to lightly toast the tops to a golden brown.

Serve it with a red pepper jelly on the side.

Enjoy!

Kaitlyn