Jarlsberg Cheese and Corned Beef Spread
For When You’re Feeling “Snacky”
Jarlsberg Cheese and Corned Beef Spread, made with creamy horseradish, green onion, and cream cheese, is perfect for those nights you’re feeling peckish and don’t want a full meal. This spread keeps for at least a week in the fridge, so make ahead of time to keep on hand for when guests stop by unexpectedly!
I used to work in the cheese department of the grocery store. It was there I learned a lot about different cheese and gained a love of Jarlsberg Cheese for its sweet and nutty flavor.
A lot of people think this is a Swiss cheese, but it is really Norwegian. It does have similar notes as a good Swiss, though.
I made this Jarlsberg Cheese and Corned Beef Spread because I wanted something to eat with those little Rye Toasties that come in the Gardetto’s snack mix. Did you know they now sell a bag of JUST the rye toasties?
I wanted a creamy and salty and meaty dip that would also be like a corned beef sandwich. This Jarlsberg Cheese and Corned beef Spread hit all the right notes.
I made this and ate it for snack time for days. The longer it sat, the better it got!
I think this is a great spread to have on hand when the late afternoon hunger strikes.
Worcestershire Powder
I know some will ask about the Worcestershire powder listed in the ingredients on the recipe card for the Jarlsberg Cheese and Corned Beef Spread below. This powder is one of my favorite ingredients of all time.
I find this on Amazon and it can be used for so many things. If you get this for the spread, you can search Worcestershire Powder on my site to see all the recipes I use it on.
The powder is great for this spread because it adds a punch of flavor. It is more powerful tasting than the sauce.
You can use the sauce, just double up on it. The powder really gives this spread some zing!
The Cheese
The cheese can be found in the specialty cheese section of mostly any grocery store. It is a very common cheese that most stores carry.
If you absolutely cannot find it, you can substitute a Swiss cheese. Just be sure for this recipe you grate it into thick shreds.
Jarlsberg Cheese and Corned Beef Spread Recipe
Jarlsberg and Corned Beef Cheese Spread with the flavors of creamy horseradish and onion. This cheese spread is great on rye crackers. The longer this sits the better the flavors get. A great spread to keep on hand for snacking.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce package of Cream Cheese
- 8 ounce package of Jarlsberg Cheese (you can also use Swiss) *pictured in post
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire Powder or 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 teaspoons of Celery Salt
- 2 teaspoons of Onion Powder
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 2 packages of Budding Corned Beef (4 ounces total) *pictured in post
- 1 tablespoon of Creamy Horseradish *or to taste
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 6 Green Onions
- 8 to `10 Chives
- 1 bag of Gardetto's brand Rye Crisps *pictured in post
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese and add to a bowl or stand mixer and beat on high until light and fluffy.
- Reduce speed of mixer to medium and add in the Worcestershire, onion powder, celery salt, black pepper, mayonnaise, and creamy horseradish.
- Beat on high for 2 minutes.
- Very finely slice the white and green parts of the green onions and add them to the mixer.
- Grate the cheese on the thick side of the cheese grater so that you have large shreds.
- Very finely dice the corned beef.
- On low, slowly add the cheese and then the corned beef and mix until well combined.
- Very finely slice the chives.
- Add the cheese spread into a bowl with a cover, spread out, and then top with the chives. Refrigerate four hours or overnight,
- Serve with the rye crisps or any cracker of your choice.
- The spread keeps for at least a week in the fridge.