North Woods Inn Cheese Bread
1 pound grated cheddar cheese
2 ounces grated Romano cheese
1 1/2 pounds butter at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon *Hungarian sweet paprika
4 drops Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 loaves French or sourdough bread, sliced
*Hungarian sweet paprika for sprinkling
Combine all ingredients except the bread with an electric mixer or in a food processor. Beat for 10 minutes (yes, 10!).
Spread cheese mixture generously on bread slices, sprinkle lightly with paprika (optional) and place under broiler until cheese is browned and bubbly, about 1-2 min. Wrap in foil to keep warm.
Recipe may be halved. Store remaining spread in sealed container in refrigerator.
*If Hungarian paprika is unavailable, use regular paprika plus a little Cayenne pepper.
This is the closest recipe I can find to The North Woods Inn classic. A Southern California steakhouse also known for their famous red cabbage salad. Many people even combine two, kind of making a 'taco' with the cheese bread and the red cabbage inside. An explosion of flavor for your mouth!
