Česneková Pomazánka (Czech Garlic Cheese Spread)

Then prep

• Finely grate the 7 oz cheese into a mixing bowl.
• Crush or finely grate the 3 cloves garlic. Add it to the cheese.
• Set out the 6 tbsp mayonnaise, the black pepper, the salt and a spoon or fork for mixing.
• Everything is ready. Wash the grater and put it away.

Ingredients

• 7 ozEdam or mild Gouda, finely grated
• 3 clovesgarlic, crushed
• 6 tbspmayonnaise
• 1 pinchblack pepper
• salt
• 12 slicessoft white roll or baguette
• optionalchives or strips of red pepper, to top

Steps

1. Add the 6 tbsp mayonnaise and a pinch of pepper to the cheese and garlic.
2. Mix until it holds together as a thick spread.
3. Taste. Add salt only if it needs it. The cheese is already salty.
4. Cover the bowl and put it in the fridge.
5. Set a timer for 30 minutes. While it chills: slice the bread into 12 slices.
6. When the timer goes, check the spread: it should be firmer.
7. Spread it thickly on the 12 slices of bread.
8. Top with chives or a strip of red pepper if using.

Notes

Pomazánky are a whole family of Czech spreads. This garlic and cheese one is the most common. The garlic gets stronger overnight. Keeps 2-3 days in the fridge. Untested. Written by Claude from the standard method, not from a tested source, and not yet cooked.