Crocked Beer Cheese Recipes

GERMAN BEER CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place cheese in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped, about 1 minute. Add Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Gradually add beer while continuing to process until mixture is smooth and spreadable, about 1-1/2 minutes., Transfer to a serving bowl or gift jars. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 week. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

30-MINUTE BEER CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add carrots, celery and onion; cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until celery and onions are transparent.
• Stir in flour, paprika, black pepper and ground red pepper. Add broth; heat to boiling over medium heat. Boil and stir 1 minute.
• Reduce heat; stir in whipping cream and cheese. Heat until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in beer. If desired, serve with popcorn.

KENTUCKY BEER CHEESE

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.

CROCK POT KICKIN' CHEESY BEER SMOKIES

Steps:

• In slow cooker combine the cheese sauce, beer and Tabasco Sauce. Stir until combined.
• Add smokies and stir until coated.
• Heat on low for 3-4 hours stirring throughout process or until heated through.

BEER-CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat cheese and beer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in pepper sauce.
• Pour cheese mixture into fondue pot or 1- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker on low heat setting. Dip will hold up to 2 hours in slow cooker. Serve with vegetables.

CROCKED BEER CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until a coarse puree. Cut a square of colored plastic wrap to fit a nice, new terracotta container or other suitable container. Put square inside the container with about 5 inches showing above the top of the container. Fill container with cheese. Gather wrap and tie with a raffia bow. This will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.