Pretzels And Beer Cheese Spread

Ingredients

for 6 servings

BEER CHEESE

• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1 ½ tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ teaspoons whole grain mustard
• ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 pinch fine sea salt
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• ¾ cup beer, ale or lager, at room temperature

PRETZELS

• 4 cups pretzel stick
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 ½ teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon white sesame seed
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 pinch fine sea salt
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. 1 Preheat oven to 300°F (150˚C).
2. 2 In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, sesame seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, sesame seeds, salt, and black pepper.
3. 3 Add the pretzels and toss to coat. Transfer to a baking sheet and spread evenly.
4. 4 Bake until the pretzels are crisp and the seeds golden, stirring often, 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
5. 5 In a food processor combine the cheese, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, and pulse to combine.
6. 6 With the processor running, slowly pour in the beer, blending until the mixture is smooth and spreadable. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
7. 7 Transfer the beer cheese to a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
8. 8 Serve beer cheese with pretzels.
9. 9 Enjoy!