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Lola Cooks: Beer Cheese
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Many foods are indicative of a particular region… lobster rolls, shrimp po’boys, deep dish pizza. Obviously some are much more well-known than others. Many people have never even heard of beer cheese yet alone knew that it is pure Kentucky.
With the Kentucky Derby just about a month away, we decided this might be a good time to introduce you to this robust dip. It would be perfect for a Derby inspired party. The ingredients are fairly simple and probably in your kitchen right now. It is quite flavorful. The smoothness of the cheesy dip goes perfectly with the crunch of the pretzel rods. Make it and watch the race to the bottom of the bowl begin.
savour… and they’re off!
Beer Cheese
Before you start:
You should allow the dip to rest in the refrigerator for at least one day, but two would be better.
It will look loose when you finish blending, but it will harden back up after being the refrigerator.
Serve with pretzel rods or carrot and celery sticks.
The ingredients:
- 9 oz. flat beer
- 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 medium onion, minced
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon horseradish sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- pinch cayenne
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
The method:
- Pour beer into a glass and allow it to go flat for at least an hour.
- Place all ingredients except beer into food processor.
- Pulse a few times to fully incorporate ingredients.
- Turn processor on and pour flat beer through chute.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to an airtight container and place in refrigerator for at least 1 day before eating.
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fabulous looking
Posted by: alison@ingredientsinc.net | 04/04/2012 at 08:53 AM
Yummy!
Posted by: bonnie | 04/04/2012 at 10:10 AM
What variety of beer do you recommend?
Posted by: michelle | 04/04/2012 at 12:31 PM
You can use any beer really. I would use what you have. If you don't keep beer on hand then pick one you might drink. I would not purchase premium beer for the SOLE purpose of making this dip... but if you have some, pour on!
Posted by: Sam | 04/04/2012 at 06:27 PM
That's going to be one spicy dip and I love spicy stuff!
Posted by: kankana | 04/05/2012 at 05:57 PM
Yum, sounds right up my street, thanks.
BTW You are welcome to join in my monthly food blogger event THE SOUP KITCHEN, here all bloggers are welcome, hope to see you participate soon. Different theme each month. April's theme is chinese soup.
Posted by: Debs @ The Spanish Wok | 04/10/2012 at 10:04 AM
A derby inspired party? That sure sounds fun! And the beer cheese would definitely go together with this fun-themed shindig. But you can still use this dip for your usual kitchen dishes, like combining it with toast breads or celery for a healthier snack.
Posted by: Alex Staff | 10/18/2012 at 10:01 AM