Cheesy Wild Rice Spread

1 cup           cheddar cheese, finely grated

1/3 cup        mayonnaise

1 tsp            lemon juice

1 tsp            Worcestershire sauce

½ cup          apple, finely chopped

¼ cup          celery, finely chopped

½ cup          carrot, finely grated

½ cup           Wild Rice, cooked

2 tbsp          raisins, seedless, chopped

1 tbsp          green pepper, finely chopped

1 tbsp          wheat germ

as needed, whole wheat or rye bread slices

1.      In a small bowl, combine cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Beat until smooth. Fold in apple, celery, carrot, Wild Rice, raisins, green pepper, and wheat germ. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2.      Before serving, remove crusts from bread and cut each slice into quarters, diagonally. Stir spread and serve on bread triangles.

Makes 2 cups spread.

Recipe compliments of Shoal Lake Wild Rice