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Holiday Cheddar Star
You can make this with one kind of cheddar , or use a different flavor for each triangle , as shown . And of course , you can make a larger star for a bigger crowd . Instead of a traditional cheese platter this holiday season , try displaying a variety of Cabot cheeses in a festive shape — a holiday cheddar star ! This fun and creative , lactose free , idea can be made smaller or larger , depending on the size of your gathering , and will liven up any food table .
Serves 20
INGREDIENTS
• 5 ( 8-ounce ) bars assorted flavors Cabot Sharp Cheddar , Cabot Pepper Jack , or Cabot Garlic Herb cut into cubes
• Fresh bay leaves or other herb
• Roasted nuts , mixed olives , or grape tomatoes
INSTRUCTIONS
1 . CUT cheese bars into approximate 3 / 4-inch cubes , about 30 cubes for each flavor .
2 . PLACE on large platter or cheese board ( star will be about 13 inches in diameter ), five evenly spaced cubes to form outer tips of star . Arrange more cubes in lines to outline five triangles . Fill in center of each triangle with as many cubes as will fit , then top with second layer of cubes .
3 . TUCK bay leaves or herbs into star . Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve . Fill center with nuts , olives , or tomatoes .