Derby Party Kentucky Beer Cheese

Name: Derby Party Kentucky Beer Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 8 oz containers
Ingredients: 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded; 1 lb swiss cheese, finely shredded; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (or more, to taste); 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (or more, to taste); 1 cup dark beer, opened, at room temperature. (I have also used Schoenling Little Kings, a cream ale. I believe any full-flavored beer or ale will )

Submitted by Treewoman

"A staple at any true Derby party in the Blue Grass State, this cheese spread recipe is a bit different from others, as it contains Swiss cheese. I can't take total credit for it, as I got the recipe from a friend and tweaked it a bit. This makes a HUGE amount, so you may want to cut the recipe in half or even fourths, depending on how many people you will be serving. Important- allow 4-5 days for the cheese to age before serving."

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Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 6 8 oz containers

ingredients

1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1 lb swiss cheese, finely shredded
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons minced garlic (or more, to taste)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (or more, to taste)
1 cup dark beer, opened, at room temperature. (I have also used Schoenling Little Kings, a cream ale. I believe any full-flavored beer or ale will )

directions

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!