STUFFED GOUDA

Steps:

• Slice off a thin piece from top of Gouda. Carefully scoop out cheese, leaving a thin shell. Make a decorative design around top of shell set shell aside.Place pieces of Gouda cheese in a food processor bowl fitted with the shredding disc. Cover and process until shredded. Transfer Gouda cheese to a bowl. Remove shredding disc and insert metal blade.Place cream cheese, milk or half-and-half, sage and onion salt in foodprocessor bowl. Cover and process until well blended, about 30 seconds. Add shredded Gouda cheese. Cover and process with on-off bursts just until blended, (Mixture will not be smooth.) Pack into Gouda shell. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Serve or chill up to 24 hours.If chilled, remove Gouda shell from refrigerator and let stand to soften before serving. Serve with crackers.Note: Look for a large Gouda in a deli or cheese shop. If you prefer, use Edam cheese in place of the Gouda.