Crocked Beer Cheese Spread Recipes

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.

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.

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.

BEER CHEESE DIP/SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine cheese, butter, mustard, horseradish and pepper.
• Heat beer just to boiling and immediately pour over cheese mixture.
• Beat with electric mixer about 3 minutes or until smooth.
• Let stand at room temperature for about an hour before serving, whether serving warm or chilled.
• Garnish if desired.
• Serve as dip or spread.

BEER CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Grate the cheeses finely.
• Mix the cheeses with the garlic, dry mustard and Worcestershire.
• Gradually beat in the beer until the mixture is well blended and of spreading consistency.
• Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
• Serve at room temperature.