Chef Drew’s Easy Tiger Beer Cheese​

Reprinted with permission from Bread on the Table: Recipes for Making and Enjoying Europe’s Most Beloved Breads (Ten Speed Press, 2019).
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Yield: 4-6 servings
1 cup lager beer (such as Brooklyn Lager)
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
8 ounces room temperature cream cheese
1/2 yellow onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Into a glass, pour beer and let sit until it loses its effervescence, about 15 minutes. In a food processor, combine remaining ingredients and pulse until slightly blended. With processor running, slowly pour in beer. Transfer mixture to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 1 week. Serve cold or let soften at room temperature briefly before serving.

Author pairing suggestion: Märzen-style beer, such as Brooklyn Lager

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