Beer Cheese Spread

Contributed By: supafitch
southern living

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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: American
Meal Type: Appetizers
Snack

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Ingredients

1 (2-lb. ) block 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-oz. ) bottle amber beer, at room temperature
Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish: thyme sprig
makes 5 cups

Preparation

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.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Abita Amber Beer. This spread can be frozen up to 1 month; thaw overnight in refrigerator.

Grilled Beer-Cheese Sandwich: Spread 1 tsp. 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.