Triple Threat Guinness-Cheese Spread

Submitted by mollypaul

"A palate-pleasing blend of cheese and beer."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 2 cups

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, cut up
• 2 ounces blue cheese, cut up
• 3 ounces cream cheese, cut up
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 cup Guinness stout

directions

1. Combine cut up cheddar, blue cheese and cream cheeses in the bowl of a food processor or blender.
2. Add caraway seeds, paprika and beer.
3. Process until smooth.
4. Transfer to a serving bowl or crock.
5. Serve at room temperature with crackers or spread on grilled hamburgers or hot dogs.

Reviews

[valentine.cassidy]

I made this at x-mas for my hubby's very Irish family. They loved it, though they do tend to prefer strong flavors (which this is). I used the Dubliner chedder and also the Kerry Gold Irish White. This made the dip a lovely tan color, instead of the unfortunate color it may have turned had I used an orange color cheese. Oh, I also left out the seeds. Try serving it with green apples and thick pretzle rods, the pumpernickle onoin ones work great! I'm making it again tonight for a Paddy's party. I'm sure some people will be scared of it, but they are probably the same people who think Guinness is "too heavy".

 

[Charmin Michelle]

Loved this recipe! I took the review advice of Chef #790468 and used all Irish cheeses and the pumpernickel/onion pretzels. May try the green apples next time!!

 

[Queen Dana]

My husband drinks Guinness and loved this cheese spread. I made this for St. Patrick's Day and served it with dark rye bread.

 

[Rachelle H.]

Awesome! I used 6 oz Dubliner, 2 oz Kerrygold Sweet cheddar, and 2 oz Stilton. I also increased the stout by one ounce, to 5 oz as I wanted a more dip like texture. BAM! if you like pungent cheeses, you will LOVE this stuff! I think I;d prefer to grind the caraway next time, for reasons of texture.

 

[cadasb]

VERY assertive flavor ... and I used Guinness draught instead of the heavier stout. Great addition to an otherwise bland menu.