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Renee Robley

Trini Cheese Paste Sandwiches

5 from 1 vote
This creamy Trini cheese paste combines grated cheese, butter, mustard, mayonnaise, onion, and pepper sauce. Spread it onto bread or use different colors to make the classic layered cheese paste sandwiches served at Caribbean parties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 184
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 9 ounces block sharp cheddar cheese finely grated
  • 1 medium carrot finely grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated onion
  • 1 teaspoon pepper sauce homemade pepper sauce or your favourite brand
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • Food coloring optional

Method
 

  1. Finely grate the cheese using the smallest holes on a box grater or grate it in a food processor.
  2. Add the cheese, optional carrot, mayonnaise, softened butter, onion, pepper sauce, and mustard to a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Alternatively, combine everything in a food processor for a smoother paste.
  3. Check the consistency of the cheese paste. Add a little more softened butter if needed until it is creamy and easy to spread.
  4. If using food coloring, divide the cheese paste into separate bowls. Add your desired color to each portion and mix well.
  5. Spread the cheese paste generously onto slices of bread. For layered sandwiches, alternate slices of bread with different colors of cheese paste.
  6. Trim the crusts if desired, then cut the sandwiches into your preferred shapes and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal

Recipe Printed From ThisBagoGirl.com

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