Kentucky Hot Brown-Style Beer Cheese

Name: Kentucky Hot Brown-Style Beer Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 lb sharp cheddar; 0.5 cup beer; 2 clove Garlic; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp dry mustard; 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper; Hot sauce

A sharp, spicy spread made with beer, aged cheddar, and garlic, a Bluegrass region snack staple.

🇺🇸United States· Kentucky

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 0 min
Total: 15 min
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 160 kcal

Equipment

•Food processor

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 160 kcal
fat: 12
carbs: 3
protein: 7
calories: 160

Instructions

1
Put the cheddar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and cayenne into a food processor.
2
Pulse briefly to mix. Slowly pour in the flat beer while blending until smooth and spreadable.
3
Taste the mixture. Add hot sauce if you want more heat.
4
Spoon into a bowl and cover it. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
5
Let the cheese sit until it reaches room temperature. Serve with pretzels or crackers.

Chef's tips

Use flat, room-temperature beer so the cheese blends smoothly without foaming. Let the spread rest overnight to get the best flavor.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Reheating

Not applicable; serve chilled or at room temperature.

Common mistakes to avoid

•Using pre-shredded cheese with added starch, which makes the spread gritty instead of smooth
•Adding cold, fizzy beer, which causes the cheese spread to separate