Beer and Cheese Spread

Name: Beer and Cheese Spread
Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 small onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 12 teaspoon hot sauce; 14 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 (12 ounce) bottle amber beer, at room temperature; salt and pepper; fresh thyme sprig

8 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 (2 lb) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 teaspoon hot sauce
14 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (12 ounce) bottle amber beer, at room temperature
salt and pepper
fresh thyme sprig

Directions

1

Beat together first 5 ingredients at low speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended.
2

Gradually add beer, beating until blended after each addition.
3

Beat at medium-high speed 1 minute or until blended and creamy.
4

Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5

Cover and chill 2 hours.
6

Garnish, if desired.
7

Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
8

*Grilled Beer-Cheese Sandwich*: Spread 1 teaspoons softened butter evenly on 1 side of 2 bread slices.
9

Place bread slices, buttered sides down, on wax paper.
10

Spread 1/4 cup Beer-Cheese Spread onto 1 side of 1 bread slice.
11

Top with remaining bread slice, buttered side up.
12

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.