Crocked Beer Cheese Food

KENTUCKY BEER CHEESE

Steps:

• Open beer and bring to room temperature It is desirable to get most of the gas out of the beer, but don't let it get stale. You can heat it in the microwave a bit if you are in a hurry, but don't boil it.
• Grate cheese and garlic in a food processor.
• Switch to the mixing blade and add remaining ingredients, mixing until thoroughly blended.
• Refridgerate overnight. This really helps the flavors develop and meld properly.

CROCKED BEER CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until a coarse puree. Cut a square of colored plastic wrap to fit a nice, new terracotta container or other suitable container. Put square inside the container with about 5 inches showing above the top of the container. Fill container with cheese. Gather wrap and tie with a raffia bow. This will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.

OHIO-STYLE BEER CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in the beer and mustard and cook, stirring, for a few minutes until the mixture begins to simmer and thicken. Whisk in the grated cheese a little at a time. Once all the cheese has been added, continue to cook, whisking, until the sauce is smooth and just beginning to bubble, another 5 to 7 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl and serve with soft or hard pretzels.

BEST-EVER BEER CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrots, peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until well incorporated, about 5 minutes more.
• Add the chicken stock, beer and half-and-half and cook, whisking often, at a very slow simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
• Add the cheddar to the soup by the handful, whisking each batch until smooth. Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, the nutmeg, mustard and lemon juice, and stir to combine.
• Puree the soup in batches in a blender (holding a thick towel over the lid to prevent overflow) until very smooth.
• Just before serving, reheat the soup until steaming and taste for seasoning, adding salt as necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each bowl with a swirl of mustard oil, a dollop of goat cheese and a sprinkle of thyme.

CROCK POT BEER AND CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes; place on baking sheet.
• Bake 10-12 minutes, stirring once, or until crisp. Set aside.
• Combine broth, beer, onion, garlic, and thyme in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
• Turn to high and stir in cheese, milk, and paprika. Cook another 45-60 minutes until cheese is melted.
• Stir and ladle into bowls; top with croutons before serving.