Kentucky Beer Cheese Spread

Use a food processor to combine sharp Cheddar with beer and seasonings to make your own smooth, creamy cheese spread perfect for casual get-togethers.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 82 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour beer into a bowl and whisk until beer loses its carbonation, about 30 seconds. Set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Process until smooth and creamy, pulsing a few times, scraping the sides, and blending for about 2 total minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. If adding more seasoning, pulse a few times to mix.

Step 4

Transfer cheese spread to a bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne pepper. Spread tastes best when refrigerated overnight to blend flavors, but it can be served right away if needed.