Beer Cheese Recipe

My favorite appetizer cheese spread is based on the cheese spreads often served in Kentucky and Wisconsin. This recipe is made with cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, garlic, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and beer. You can make a spicier version by adding horseradish and cayenne pepper.

Beer Cheese Ingredients
- 1/2 pound of shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 pound of shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 cloves of garlic, sieved
- 1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup of beer
- Cocktail size dark pumpernickel bread (optional)

Beer Cheese Instructions
Mix the shredded cheese with the garlic, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Gradually beat in the beer until the cheese is of spreading consistency. Use an electric mixer if you want the cheese spread to be very smooth. Store the beer cheese in the refrigerator. At serving time, bring the spread to room temperature and serve it spread on cocktail size dark pumpernickel bread slices, crackers, or vegetable slices.

VARIATION: For a spicier version of this recipe you can add a bit of horseradish and cayenne pepper, but be careful not to overdo it!

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