Mellow Mushroom Beer Cheese Recipe
Mellow Mushroom Beer Cheese Recipe is a classic appetizer and dip that people love. It combines two great tasting things - beer and cheese. To make it, they use sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, Mellow Mushroom beer, chili powder and salt. When mixed together, these ingredients lead to a comforting and savory dip.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Sharp cheddar cheese
- 12 oz Cream cheese
- 3/4 cup Butter softened
- 12 ounces Craft beer
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1/2 clove Garlic:
- 1/3 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- First, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. This begins the process of creating a roux.
- Next, add the flour to the pan and stir continuously to combine it with the butter. This results in a light roux.
- Cook the roux for around 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until it darkens slightly. This step develops flavors in the roux.
- Then, add three tablespoons of flour to thicken the roux even more. Whisking forms a paste and the roux starts to brown.
- Pour in the beer while stirring to combine. Add the chili powder and salt as well for seasoning.
- Allow the mixture to thicken for about five minutes with continuous stirring.
- Once thickened, mix in the cream cheese until fully blended into the sauce.
- Gradually stir in the shredded cheese a small amount at a time. Keep stirring until it melts into a rich cheese sauce.
- Finally, serve the warm beer cheese with pretzels, bread or veggies for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
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- Mix up the cheeses - Using alternatives like gouda, pepper jack or blue cheese can yield new flavor profiles.
- Source different beers - Opting for a stout or IPA in place of the usual will imbue depth and complexity.
- Layer in enhancements - Ingredients like jalapenos, bacon or caramelized onions aggrandize the flavor in creative style.
- Spice it up - Herbs such as cumin, smoked paprika or garlic.