I was really excited to try this. The fact this would keep in the refrigerator for a while was definitely appealing. it came out AWFUL! Tasted like beer, was soupy and the 1/2 Vidalia sweet onion overpowered it too! I don't know what went wrong. I followed the recipe to the tee. Ended up throwing it away and like another reviewer am upset that I wasted 2 pounds of good cheese! Please don't try this.
Beer-Cheese Spread
William Dickey
Serve this spicy beer-cheese spread with crackers for a tasty game-day appetizer, or spread on buttered bread and cook in a nonstick skillet for a twist on the traditional grilled cheese sandwich.
This recipe goes with Grilled Beer-Cheese Sandwich
Yield: Makes 5 cups
Recipe from
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Recipe Time
Prep Time:
Chill:
2 Hours
Ingredients
- 1 (2-lb.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 (12-oz.) bottle amber beer, at room temperature
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish: thyme sprig
Preparation
- 1. Beat together first 5 ingredients at low speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended. Gradually add beer, beating until blended after each addition. Beat at medium-high speed 1 minute or until blended and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill 2 hours. Garnish, if desired. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
- Note: For testing purposes only, we used Abita Amber Beer. This spread can be frozen up to 1 month; thaw overnight in refrigerator.
- Grilled Beer-Cheese Sandwich: Spread 1 tsp. softened butter evenly on 1 side of 2 bread slices. Place bread slices, buttered sides down, on wax paper. Spread 1/4 cup Beer-Cheese Spread onto 1 side of 1 bread slice. Top with remaining bread slice, buttered side up. Cook sandwich in a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Note:
This recipe makes a lot, but it can be frozen for up to a month. It fits perfectly into 4 (10-oz.) ramekins. Try it over French fries, hot dogs, and chili too.
Beer-Cheese Spread Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Dips/Spreads, Sauces/Condiments
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Freezable, Make-Ahead, Quick/Easy, Portable/Picnic
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Cheese
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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