RECIPES

Cheddar Cheese Recipes

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Melted Cheddar & Beer Bread Bowl

Serving Size: 8 servings

Ingredients:
1 Rustic Bread or Sourdough loaf 
8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
1 1/2 cups grated 3 year Wisconsin 724 Reserve Aged Cheddar 
1 1/4 cup finely shredded Mozzarella
1/2 cup of IPA beer (we used Voodoo Ranger's Imperial IPA)
2 teaspoons of Garlic Powder 
A few dashes of hot sauce (we used Franks Hot Sauce)
1/2 teaspoon of Parsely (optional for a garnish)
 
Cooking Directions:
  1. In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese until smooth. Add the grated cheddar cheese and 1 cup of the grated mozzarella, stir to combine.
  2. Add the garlic powder, beer and hot sauce, stir until completely mixed.
  3. Pour into the prepared bread bowl and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of mozzarella on top. Replace top of the bread.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is golden. 
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve with additional slices of bread and/or crackers for dipping. (we served this with pita crackers)
  6. Serve in a dish with edges to catch any of the cheese dips that might spill out.

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PAIRINGS


WINES
Merlot, Syrah, Cabernaet Sauvignon, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Zinfandel

BEERS
Pale Ale, Porter, & Stout

FRUITS AND NUTS
Pears, apples, grapes, dried cranberry, hazelnute, almounds, dry-roasted or spanish peanuts

ENTERTAINGING
Cheese platter accompanied by grapes, honey, cracked pepper, & crackers

OTHER SUGGESTIONS
Shred on top of chili omelets & soup. Add a slice on to hamburgers or enjoy it on top of apple pie! Try pairing it with french bread, salami, prosciutto, honey or even dark chocolate!