Walnut Brewery Asiago Cheese Dip Recipes

SPINACH ARTICHOKE ASIAGO DIP

Steps:

• shred or chop blanched or frozen spinach in a blender or food processor.
• chop artichoke hearts into quarters if they are larger than a thumb.
• mix everything together in a medium sized bowl.
• add salt, pepper to your taste.
• add more shredded cheese to your taste.
• best made a day ahead of time to let flavors meld together.

WALNUT BREWERY ASIAGO CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Reconstitute sun-dried tomatoes in hot water.
• Clean, rinse and slice green onions and mushrooms.
• Squeeze all the water out of the tomatoes, then julieene into fine strips.
• Combine all ingredients except tomatoes, then add the sun-dried toimatoes.
• Place into an oven-proof container.
• Top with remaining 1 T. of Asiago cheese.
• Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes or until bubbly.
• Serve immediately with toasted beer bread.

ROASTED GARLIC ASIAGO DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Cut the garlic head in half along the"equator" (with root and stem ends representing the poles).
• Place the garlic, cut side down on a foil lined baking sheet and roast uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until tender.
• (or use your favorite roasting instructions) To remove the garlic, turn heads upside down and gently squeeze the garlic out of the skins.
• Reduce oven temp to 350.
• With a food processor or electric mixer, blend cream cheese, Asiago cheese, heavy cream, sour cream and parsley until well-blended add garlic and blend again.
• Place mixture into a casserole or baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella.
• Bake about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
• Serve with firm crusty bread, crackers or other dippers of your choice.
• I have added artichoke hearts to the dip for a nice change.
• Update: I have been replacing the heavy cream with sour cream (I have been using a total of 1 cup) and it comes out fine.

ROCK BOTTOM BREWERY'S ASIAGO CHEESE DIP RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Squeeze all water out of tomatoes, then julienne cut into fine strips. It is important that all water be removed from tomatoes, and they must be added last, or dip will discolor. Combine remaning ingredients, except tomatoes and cheese for garnish, in food processor. Blend well at low speed. Add tomatoes and slowly mix by hand for about 1 minute. When ready to serve, heat through in microwave oven. Remove from microwave and sprinkle with Asiago cheese. Put in broiler and heat until cheese browns. This recipe yields 3 cups.

CREAM CHEESE SARDINE DIP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in food processor and blend till smooth.
• Serve on raw veggies, crackers or Melba toast.