Beer Cheese Dipspread Food

BEER CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Bring the lager, mustard powder and Worcestershire sauce to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then reduce the heat to low. Add the cream cheese and cook, whisking, until melted and smooth. Gradually add handfuls of the cheeses, whisking to melt between each addition; do not let the mixture boil. Cook, whisking, until completely smooth, then add the cayenne and garlic powder and season with salt to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature; the sauce will thicken as it cools.

BEER CHEESE DIP/SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine cheese, butter, mustard, horseradish and pepper.
• Heat beer just to boiling and immediately pour over cheese mixture.
• Beat with electric mixer about 3 minutes or until smooth.
• Let stand at room temperature for about an hour before serving, whether serving warm or chilled.
• Garnish if desired.
• Serve as dip or spread.

BEER CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Grate the cheeses finely.
• Mix the cheeses with the garlic, dry mustard and Worcestershire.
• Gradually beat in the beer until the mixture is well blended and of spreading consistency.
• Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
• Serve at room temperature.

GERMAN BEER CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place cheese in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped, about 1 minute. Add Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Gradually add beer while continuing to process until mixture is smooth and spreadable, about 1-1/2 minutes., Transfer to a serving bowl or gift jars. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 week. Serve with crackers or vegetables.