Kentucky Beer Cheese Dip
This Kentucky Beer Cheese Dip is bold, creamy, and just the right amount of spicy. It’s a Southern classic that’s easy to whip up and devour!
Ingredients
- 16 oz. sharp cheddar cheese grated
- ½ c. beer a light lager or ale works well
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp. hot sauce adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp. paprika
- ¼ tsp. salt adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Grate the cheddar cheese and set it aside. Ensure the cheese is at room temperature for easier blending.
- In a food processor, combine the grated cheddar cheese, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Pulse the mixture until the ingredients are well combined and the cheese is finely ground.
- With the food processor running, slowly pour in the beer. Continue blending until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Taste the beer cheese and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or hot sauce to suit your taste.
- Transfer the beer cheese to a serving dish and cover. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the beer cheese chilled or at room temperature with crackers, pretzels, celery sticks, or other dipping options.
Notes
- Let that cheddar sit out a bit before blending. It’ll mix smoother and creamier.
- Beer Matters: A light lager or ale works best. Don’t go too dark or bitter unless you like a strong beer flavor.
- Want it spicier? Add a dash more of hot sauce or even a pinch of cayenne.
- Don’t skip the chill time. The flavors need a little time to get acquainted.
- Serving Ideas: Crackers, pretzels, celery sticks, or even warm soft pretzels. This dip doesn’t discriminate!
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 13gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 451mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 575IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 404mgIron: 0.2mg
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