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Homemade Cheddar Pub Cheese in a bowl topped with chives.
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Homemade Cheddar Pub Cheese

Homemade Pub Cheese is smooth, creamy and made with real cheddar cheese (not Velveeta!). It's an easy pub-style spread for pretzels, burgers, cheese boards and more!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Additional Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Marcie

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated at room temperature; see note 2
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes and softened
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons coconut aminos sub with tamari, soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper add more as desired or omit entirely
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 tablespoons beer or ale use your favorite; see note 3

Instructions

  • Place the grated white cheddar cheese, cubed cream cheese, garlic, coconut aminos, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper, to taste in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pour the beer over the ingredients, then secure the lid.
    8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 clove garlic, 2 teaspoons coconut aminos, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt and pepper, 6 tablespoons beer or ale
  • Process until smooth and creamy, then taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Dip is best served at room temperature. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Pro tip:  The dip will become smooth faster if the grated cheese and cream cheese are left out a room temperature to soften.
  2. Pub cheese is best served at room temperature. If you make it in advance, let it stand at room temperature for 20 minutes or so before serving.
  3. Use gluten free beer to make this recipe gluten free. Swap the beer out with milk or half and half to make it kid-friendly.
  4. Store in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 536IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 1mg