Description
This Irish Pub Cheese Recipe is a silky-smooth beer cheese dip combining sharp Irish cheddar and creamy cheese with flavorful Irish-style lager. Perfect for serving with pita chips, crackers, bread, veggies, or apple slices, this dip offers a rich, tangy snack ideal for gatherings or Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
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Cheese
- 14 ounces Irish cheddar
- 4 ounces cream cheese
Liquids
- 1/2 cup light Irish-style beer (Harp Lager)
Seasonings
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheddar: Break the Irish cheddar into chunks and place in a food processor. Pulse until the cheese is broken down into small pieces to ease blending.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the cream cheese, light Irish-style beer, garlic clove, ground mustard, and paprika to the food processor bowl with the cheddar.
- Puree the Mixture: Blend all ingredients until the mixture becomes completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, and puree again to ensure even consistency.
- Serve: Transfer the smooth Irish Pub Cheese dip to a serving bowl and offer it alongside pita chips, bread, crackers, fresh veggies, or apple slices for dipping and enjoying.
Notes
- This Irish Pub Cheese is a smooth and flavorful beer cheese dip, perfect for casual snacking or celebrations like Saint Patrick’s Day.
- The combination of sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and Irish lager offers an authentic taste reminiscent of an Irish pub experience.
- Adjust the thickness of the dip by varying the amount of beer to your preference.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.125 cup
- Calories: 94 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg
