Homemade Pub Cheese Spread
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup flat beer lager, amber ale, or pilsner
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Everything: Add all ingredients to a food processor.4 ounces cream cheese, 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, ½ cup flat beer, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Blend Until Smooth: Process until fully combined and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- How many servings does this make? This recipe makes about 2 cups of pub cheese spread, for a total of 8 servings at 2 tablespoons per serving. Calories will vary depending on the brand of beer used and possible substitutions.
- Best way to adjust the salt: If you are sensitive to sodium, wait until all the ingredients are mixed before adding salt. Taste the spread first, then add salt as needed.
- You'll need a food processor: A food processor is required for this recipe. If yours has a shredding blade, use it to shred the cheese first. Then, switch to the chopping blade before adding the remaining ingredients.
- Use a flat beer: Open the beer about 15-20 minutes before you plan to make the cheese spread so the carbonation has some time to dissipate.
- Optional: The 1-hour chill time is optional. The cheese spread is ready to serve as soon as it’s mixed, but chilling allows the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Pub Cheese Spread
Serving Size
2 tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
171
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
40
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
42
mg
14
%
Sodium
311
mg
13
%
Potassium
55
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
520
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
218
mg
22
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
