Beer-Cheese Spread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (2-lb.) block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1 (12-oz.) bottle amber beer, at room temperature
salt and pepper to taste
garnish: thyme sprig

Directions:

Beat together first 5 ingredients at low speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended. Gradually add beer, beating until blended after each addition. Beat at medium-high speed 1 minute or until blended and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill 2 hours. Garnish, if desired. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Note: For testing purposes only, we used Abita Amber Beer. This spread can be frozen up to 1 month; thaw overnight in refrigerator.
Grilled Beer-Cheese Sandwich: Spread 1 tsp. softened butter evenly on 1 side of 2 bread slices. Place bread slices, buttered sides down, on wax paper. Spread 1/4 cup Beer-Cheese Spread onto 1 side of 1 bread slice. Top with remaining bread slice, buttered side up. Cook sandwich in a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	909.3 Kcal (3807 kJ)
Calories from fat	612.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	68.09g	105%
Cholesterol	231.29mg	77%
Sodium	1449.14mg	60%
Potassium	131.28mg	3%
Total Carbs	17.44g	6%
Sugars	2.91g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.54g	6%
Protein	55.51g	111%
Vitamin C	9.5mg	16%
Vitamin A	4.5mg	151%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	1564.6mg	156%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	162.09 Kcal (679 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.14g	105%
Cholesterol	41.23mg	77%
Sodium	258.32mg	60%
Potassium	23.4mg	3%
Total Carbs	3.11g	6%
Sugars	0.52g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	6%
Protein	9.9g	111%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	151%
Calcium	278.9mg	156%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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