Best 4 Old Chicago Beer Cheese Recipes

Welcome to the realm of culinary delights, where cheese and beer come together in perfect harmony to create a savory masterpiece – Old Chicago Beer Cheese. This exquisite dip will transport your taste buds to the heart of the Windy City, capturing the essence of Chicago's iconic deep-dish pizza and turning it into a dippable, spreadable sensation. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for this creamy, cheesy, and unforgettable dish. So, gather your ingredients, crank up the heat, and prepare to indulge in the cheesy goodness that is Old Chicago Beer Cheese.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

OHIO-STYLE BEER CHEESE

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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic, grated
One 12-ounce bottle beer, preferably lager, at room temperature
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
One 8-ounce block sharp Cheddar, grated
1/4 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Soft or hard pretzels, for serving

Steps:

Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in the beer and mustard and cook, stirring, for a few minutes until the mixture begins to simmer and thicken. Whisk in the grated cheese a little at a time. Once all the cheese has been added, continue to cook, whisking, until the sauce is smooth and just beginning to bubble, another 5 to 7 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl and serve with soft or hard pretzels.

THE BEST BEER CHEESE

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Tried about 5 different beer cheese recipes, and just couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. I finally found one on the McCormick website, I believe, that I jazzed up a bit. Wonderful with pretzels!

Provided by C in PA

Categories Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, room temp
1/3 cup beer (I use either light beer or a pale ale)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

In food processor, blend cheddar, cream cheese, beer, worcestershire, chili powder, mustard, red pepper, and garlic.
Blend for 5 minutes, or until creamy.
Add in parsley, blend 1 more minute.
Pour into bowl, cover, and chill in refrigerator.
Cheese will firm.

BEER CHEESE SAUCE (FOR EVERYTHING)

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How to make beer cheese sauce you can put on everything from pasta to burgers and nachos.

Provided by Craft Beering

Categories Cooking with Beer

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups good melting cheese, shredded*
1/4 cup flour (sub corn or arrowroot starch)
1 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beer**
1/3 cup heavy cream (fresh, at room temperature)
pinch dried oregano

Steps:

Toss the cheese with the flour or starch and set aside.
In a large sauce pan over medium-low heat melt the butter and saute the minced garlic just until it is fragrant and begins to soften.
Move the pan away from the heat temporarily and slowly add the beer, stirring constantly. Return to the stove ring, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce Add the heavy cream and oregano and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and slowly begin to incorporate the prepared cheese, about a handful at a time, stirring as you go. Once all the cheese has melted into the sauce you can place it back over a stove ring on low heat for a final thermal boost, about 1 minute. Stir again and enjoy while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 142 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 48 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, SaturatedFat 28 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 772 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat

OLD KENTUCKY BEER CHEESE

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I love to make this cheese. I make it a lot around Christmas for gifts, but it's great any time of the year.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 lbs sharp cheddar cheese, at room temperature
2 garlic cloves, mashed
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Tabasco sauce
6 ounces beer (may need a little more)
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cut cheese into cubes, place in food processor; process until smooth. Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and Tabasco, blend well.
Add the beer a little at a time while blending cheese, until the cheese is a good firm spreading consistency (too much beer will make cheese fluffy so pour a little at a time).
Stir in salt and refrigerate.
Serve with slices of pumpernickel or crackers--great with cold beer.

Tips:

Use a good quality beer. The flavor of the beer will come through in the final dish, so it's important to use a beer that you enjoy drinking.
Don't boil the beer. Boiling the beer will drive off the alcohol and ruin the flavor of the cheese dip.
Use a slow cooker to make the cheese dip. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
Add some extras to the cheese dip. You can add cooked bacon, sausage, or vegetables to the cheese dip to give it extra flavor and texture.
Serve the cheese dip with your favorite dippers. Some popular dippers for cheese dip include tortilla chips, pretzels, and bread cubes.

Conclusion:

Old Chicago Beer Cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful cheese dip that will be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give Old Chicago Beer Cheese a try. You won't be disappointed.