Cheese - Oktoberfest German Beer Cheese Spread
A cheesy mustard spread made with German beer - perfect for dipping pretzels. We made this for our 2021 neighborhood Oktoberfest cookout. It was a hit. We use the extra dark hard pretzels broken into pieces or the frozen pretzel nuggets you bake which are soft.
Ingredients
16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1½ teaspoons yellow mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup (6 oz) dark beer
Instructions
1. Place the cubed cheese in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, about 10 pulses.2. Add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper to the cheese and begin to process. While processing, pour the beer through the feed tube in a steady stream and process until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency, about 30 to 45 seconds. If the dip is too stiff, add more beer.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with pretzels, crackers or pumpernickel bread. The spread can be kept in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.