Kentucky Beer Cheese Spread Recipe

Name: Kentucky Beer Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup beer; 1 pound extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco); 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup beer
1 pound extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

1
Pour beer into a bowl and whisk until beer loses its carbonation, about 30 seconds.
2
Set aside.
3
Place shredded cheese into the work bowl of a food processor; add garlic, dry mustard powder, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and flat beer.
4
Process until smooth and creamy, pulsing a few times, scraping the sides, and blending for about 2 total minutes.
5
Taste and adjust seasoning.
6
If adding more seasoning, pulse a few times to mix.
7
Transfer cheese spread to a bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
8
Spread tastes best when refrigerated overnight to blend flavors, but it can be served right away if needed.

467

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup beer, 1 pound extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder, and more.

Yes, Kentucky Beer Cheese Spread falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kentucky Beer Cheese Spread

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