Homemade Pub Cheese

Also known as beer cheese, a creamy spreadable cheese often found at bars and casual eateries. It's also a good item to incorporate into a charcuterie or snack board. Serving suggestions are carrots, celery, crackers, crostini, pretzels, or pita chips.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 269 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
• ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives
• 2 fluid ounces lager beer at room temperature, or more if needed
• 10 ounces freshly grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder (such as Colman's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To quickly remove any carbonation, pour the room temperature beer into a bowl, and whisk occasionally for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Combine Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Worcestershire, mustard powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are mixed.

Step 3

Turn food processor to high and slowly pour in beer through the feed tube; blend until smooth. If mixture is too thick, add a bit more beer to reach your desired consistency.

Step 4

Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped chives. Store in the fridge, tightly covered, for up to 10 days.