Beer and Cheese Spread

Submitted by kittycatmom

"This recipe makes a lot, but can be frozen for up to a month, and fits perfectly into 4 10oz ramekins. Cook time is actually chill time. This is great with homemade soft pretzels or as a sandwich. Directions for sammie are listed."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 5 cups

ingredients

• 1 (2 lb) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle amber beer, at room temperature
• salt and pepper

• Garnish

• fresh thyme sprig

directions

1. Beat together first 5 ingredients at low speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended. Gradually add beer, beating until blended after each addition. Beat at medium-high speed 1 minute or until blended and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill 2 hours. Garnish, if desired. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
2. *Grilled Beer-Cheese Sandwich*: Spread 1 teaspoons softened butter evenly on 1 side of 2 bread slices. Place bread slices, buttered sides down, on wax paper. Spread 1/4 cup Beer-Cheese Spread onto 1 side of 1 bread slice. Top with remaining bread slice, buttered side up. Cook sandwich in a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Reviews

[npp3512007]

Very similair to an appetizer we used to love at an upscale restaurant. It was served with fresh mini-bread. I add finely chopped and drained green olives. Refrigerate at least 24 hours to blend flavors and bring to room temperature before using. It makes as a great appetizer on dark rye cocktail bread.

 

[weekend cooker]

AWESOME !! This went over well with my sandwich today. Plan on keeping this nice, simple recipe. Going to try with scoop chips too. Very flavorful and tasty.