Thursday, January 31, 2013

Guinness Cheddar Cheese Spread

  • 10 oz extra sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 oz unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 ounce cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup Guinness Draught
  • 1 1/2 tspn Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tspn grainy Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1/4 tspn Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tspn freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbspn chopped fresh parsley
  • Cayenne pepper to taste
  1. In a food processor, combine the cheese, butter, cream cheese, Guinness and mustard; purée until smooth. Add the onion, Worcestershire, black pepper, parsley, and cayenne pepper to taste; pulse until combined. 
  2. Transfer mixture to a bowl or crock. Spread can be made 3 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving. Serve with bread, toast, or crackers.