Retro Appetizer: Cheese Sticks

Back in the fifties, my parents used to visit dear old childhood
friends, a lovely old English couple. They would play cards and have
snacks. The friend used to serve a delicious cheese appetizer, long
before appetizers were appetizers. She called them  simply "Cheese
Squares". My Mom continued to make these for years and when I started
catering and cooking classes, I always featured these. They were so
well received and people were always intrigued by their unusual flavor
. To this day  , they remain a big seller from the freezers of my
sister's catering shop ! I have changed and slightly updated the
format but really ,they are perfect just as they always were !  And
the best part is once they are prepped, they freeze beautifully until
they are ready to be broiled to golden perfection !
My mom, always the little business person, hoped that one day one of
her grandchildren would take this gem of a recipe and run with it !
And before the market got so rigid and particular, this may have taken
off ! Right into her late eighties, she talked and dreamed of this
happening ! The special ingredient is Imperial Cheese, a sharp old
Cheddar spread. That, whipped with butter becomes a thick spreadable
frosting for the bread sticks. Start with an unsliced loaf of white
bread. Freeze it for awhile to ensure easier cutting. Then slice off
all the crusts. Cut the loaf into thick slices and then sticks. The
original recipe is sliced into squares.  Frost the sticks on all sides
except the bottom and place on a foil lined cookie sheet and freeze
until serving time. When ready to serve, place sticks inches apart and
broil until golden and Bubbly. At this point, I like to drizzle with
Balsamic Reduction. And the magic lives on !

RECIPE:
1 loaf unsliced, white bread, all crusts removed
1 230 G container of Imperial Cheese
6 Tablespoons butter or high quality margarine
Balsamic Reduction

Cut bread into thick slices, then into sticks. Meanwhile, whip cheese
and butter in food prossessor until well mixed and creamy. Frost
cheese sticks and freeze. When ready to serve, preheat broiler. Broil,
not to close to the top of the oven, until golden and bubbly.
Drizzle finished sticks with Basamic Drizzle. Serve right away .