Best Kentucky Beer Cheese Spread Recipes

KENTUCKY BEER CHEESE

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The only thing better than a creamy cheese dip? A creamy cheese dip with beer mixed in.

Provided by Liv Dansky

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed, at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese (from 1 [8-ounce] package), softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup chopped white onion (from 1 [5-ounce] onion)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup stout beer, at room temperature (such as Guinness)
Serving options: pretzel sticks, celery sticks, cucumber spears

Steps:

Process Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and butter in a food processor until combined, 1 minute to 1 minute and 30 seconds Add onion, Worcestershire, Dijon, and cayenne; process until combined, about 30 seconds. While food processor is running, slowly pour in beer, and process until mixture is completely smooth and beer is fully absorbed, about 45 seconds.
Serve immediately with pretzels, celery, and cucumber. Alternatively, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving, about 15 minutes.

KENTUCKY BEER CHEESE

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I grew up in central Kentucky and now hold a Kentucky Derby party out here in California every year now. It was approaching and I was jonesin for Hall's Beer Cheese. This was the recipe I settled on...

Provided by tilthouse

Categories Spreads

Time 8h15m

Yield 1 batch, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

20 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 garlic cloves, grated
7 ounces bottled dark beer, flat
1/8 teaspoon salt
Tabasco sauce
mustard powder (optional)

Steps:

Open beer and bring to room temperature It is desirable to get most of the gas out of the beer, but don't let it get stale. You can heat it in the microwave a bit if you are in a hurry, but don't boil it.
Grate cheese and garlic in a food processor.
Switch to the mixing blade and add remaining ingredients, mixing until thoroughly blended.
Refridgerate overnight. This really helps the flavors develop and meld properly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 29.8, Sodium 191.3, Carbohydrate 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 7.1

KENTUCKY BEER CHEESE

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This is an heirloom recipe from a restaurant on the Kentucky River near Lexington (out of business since the late 1990s). It's a quick fix for a party, one batch goes a long way, and it packs a great flavor punch for how easy it is! Serve this appetizer with chips, crackers, chopped vegetables, soft or crispy pretzels, warm bread...

Provided by germanyjess

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon hot sauce
¼ cup warm beer

Steps:

Process Cheddar cheese chunks in the bowl of a food processor until crumbly. Add garlic powder, cayenne, and hot sauce. Begin pouring in the beer a little at a time, mixing until desired consistency has been reached.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 178.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g