Grouse Cheese Recipe
A rich and gamey cheese spread made with grouse meat, creamy cheese, and aromatic herbs, perfect for crackers or toasted bread
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan (for cooking grouse meat)
- 1 Food Processor (for blending ingredients)
- 1 Mixing bowl (for combining the spread)
Ingredients
- 1 grouse breast cooked and shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 oz blue cheese or sharp cheddar crumbled
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Crackers or toasted bread for serving
Instructions
- Cook the grouse breast in a saucepan with butter until fully cooked and tender. Shred into small pieces.
- In a food processor, blend the cooked grouse, cream cheese, blue cheese, and garlic until smooth.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, smoked paprika, and lemon juice, blending again until well combined.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and fold in chopped parsley.
- Let the spread rest in the fridge for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Serve chilled with crackers or toasted bread.
Notes
📌For a milder flavor, substitute blue cheese with sharp cheddar.
📌Serve with honey drizzle for a sweet contrast.
📌Pairs well with red wine or a dark ale.
