Best Old Kentucky Beer Cheese Recipes

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.

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.

KENTUCKY BEER CHEESE

Steps:

• Process Cheddar cheese chunks in the bowl of a food processor until crumbly. Add garlic powder, cayenne, and hot sauce. Begin pouring in the beer a little at a time, mixing until desired consistency has been reached.
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

BEER CHEESE SAUCE (FOR EVERYTHING)

Steps:

• Toss the cheese with the flour or starch and set aside.
• In a large sauce pan over medium-low heat melt the butter and saute the minced garlic just until it is fragrant and begins to soften.
• Move the pan away from the heat temporarily and slowly add the beer, stirring constantly. Return to the stove ring, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce Add the heavy cream and oregano and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and slowly begin to incorporate the prepared cheese, about a handful at a time, stirring as you go. Once all the cheese has melted into the sauce you can place it back over a stove ring on low heat for a final thermal boost, about 1 minute. Stir again and enjoy while warm.

OLD KENTUCKY BEER CHEESE

Steps:

• Cut cheese into cubes, place in food processor; process until smooth. Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and Tabasco, blend well.
• Add the beer a little at a time while blending cheese, until the cheese is a good firm spreading consistency (too much beer will make cheese fluffy so pour a little at a time).
• Stir in salt and refrigerate.
• Serve with slices of pumpernickel or crackers--great with cold beer.

KENTUCKY BEER CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Pour beer into a bowl and whisk until beer loses its carbonation, about 30 seconds. Set aside.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

DERBY PARTY KENTUCKY BEER CHEESE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients into a bowl of electric mixer and mix well using paddle attachment if possible. Or place all ingredients into a food processor and mix well. Taste and adjust as needed.
• Divide cheese into six 8 oz. containers and wrap well in plastic wrap. Age the beer cheese for 4-5 days in refrigerator before serving.
• Before serving, allow cheese to come to room temperature. Serve with crackers, bagel chips, or pretzels.
• Note: I have frozen this, sometimes with good results, and sometimes not!

KIM'S KENTUCKY BEER CHEESE

Steps:

• Pour beer into a glass or bowl and let it go flat.
• Combine remaining ingredients in food processor and PULSE until slightly blended.
• Then turn processor ON and slowly pour in beer until you get desired consistency. Mixture should be somewhat soft, but will harden in refrigerator.
• Make at least two days ahead of time, the longer the flavors have to blend the better. Store in ceramic crocks or good ole Tupperware. Serve with pretzels, crackers, potato chips, carrot sticks, celery, etc. Enjoy the taste pf home!

ROSSANN'S KENTUCKY BEER CHEESE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a sauce pan.
• Melt cheese & stir over medium heat until everything is smooth & combined.
• Put into containers with lids & put in fridge until cold all the way through (may freeze for later use).
• Add extra mayo for a creamier result.
• Add extra Tabasco sauce if you like it really hot.
• Enjoy with cut up veggies, pretzels, chips, crackers, etc.