Ingredients
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1 cup beer
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1 pound extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
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¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
Directions
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Pour beer into a bowl and whisk until beer loses its carbonation, about 30 seconds. Set aside.
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Place shredded cheese into the work bowl of a food processor; add garlic, dry mustard powder, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and flat beer.
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Process until smooth and creamy, pulsing a few times, scraping the sides, and blending for about 2 total minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. If adding more seasoning, pulse a few times to mix.
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Transfer cheese spread to a bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne pepper. Spread tastes best when refrigerated overnight to blend flavors, but it can be served right away if needed.
![close up view of Kentucky Beer Cheese Spread garnished with cayenne pepper in a white bowl]()
Chef John
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 82 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 1g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
| Calories 82 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium 144mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 138mg | 11% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 24mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
