Note that cheddar is used twice in this recipe – grated as part of the creamy base and then again shredded as a more substantial component. Find a really good aged Vermont cheddar and it will elevate this recipe to new heights. I urge you to make this at least one day before you plan to serve it since the longer it sits, the better it gets. The Mauthe's Progress Milk Barn Creole Cream Cheese is available at a variety of locations posted on their
website. UPDATE: It has been reported that
Dorignac's Supermarket in Metairie, LA is now making Creole cream cheese in house.