Cheddar Ale Spread Recipes

CHEDDAR ALE PUB SPREAD

Steps:

• Place cheeses in food processor or blender, process until smooth.
• Gradually add ale, mustard and cayenne pepper.
• If mixture is soft, refrigerate until firm enough to hold shape.
• Mould into a disc shape (a sphere or ball!!).
• Combine pecans and parsley.
• Pat the mixture onto the ball or roll the ball in the mixture until the cheese mixture is covered completely.
• Place on a serving plate or board and surround with crackers or flatbreads.
• Slices of apple are nice with this too.

CANADIAN SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place cream cheese and cold pack Cheddar cheese in a microwave-safe bowl; slice cheese into chunks with a knife. Microwave cheese in 30-second intervals on high just until softened, stirring between intervals.
• Stir red onion, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, paprika, and hot sauce into cheese mixture with a fork until evenly combined; spoon into an airtight container and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
• Remove cheese spread from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.

CHEDDAR ALE SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine cream cheese, mustard, cheddar cheese, cream and salt in a food processor. Process for 30 seconds, add beer, and continue processing until very smooth. Pulse in the parsley until just dispersed.
• 2. This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You will need to take out an hour before serving if you do refrigerate.

KENTUCKY BEER CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

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