Who knew crackers were so simple to make? Plus, you probably have all five of the pantry ingredients on hand already. For robust bitter flavor, choose an IPA-style of beer over the milder pale ale in both the cracker and cheese spread.
India Pale Ale:
Also labeled IPA, these beers have a super-hoppy aroma with addictive bitter and malt qualities. IPAs add a pleasantly strong bitter bite to our Pub Cheese Spread, and hold up to the whole wheat flour in our cracker recipe. We like: Bell’s Brewery Two Hearted Ale, Stone Delicious IPA, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA
Pub Cheese Spread
Makes 1¼ cups
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ small shallot , minced
- 1 small clove garlic , minced
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
- ¼ cup room temperature IPA or pale ale beer
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives
- Garnish: thinly sliced fresh chives
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat Cheddar, shallot, garlic, mustard, and red pepper at low speed until combined. Slowly add beer and chives. Beat at medium-high speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 1 week. Garnish with chives before serving, if desired.
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