Beer Cheese |
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| 6 | Beer Cheese is a traditional Kentucky hors d'oeuvre, served with celery, crackers, or bread, everywhere from elegant parties to sports bars. | |||||||||||
| INGREDIENTS: | ||
| one 9-ounce package shredded sharp Cheddar | one 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened | 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 garlic clove, minced | 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard | 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| 1/4 cup beer | 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions or parsley, optional | |
| 1 | Combine the Cheddar, cream cheese, Worcestershire, garlic, dry mustard, cayenne, and beer in a medium bowl; mix well. |
| 2 | Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to blend. Shape into a log or ball and sprinkle with green onions, if desired. |
| 3 | To soften cream cheese quickly, unwrap the cheese and place it on a microwave-safe plate. Heat in the microwave on high for 15 seconds. Keep the ingredients for Beer Cheese on hand in the refrigerator. It can be prepared up to a week in advance. |