Irish Pub Cheese Recipe
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Irish Pub Cheese Recipe
Description
This Irish Pub Cheese recipe combines aged Irish cheddar, softened cream cheese, and a light Irish-style beer like Harp Lager in a food processor until smooth. Garlic adds pungency, while ground mustard and paprika deepen the flavor with subtle heat and smokiness. The resulting spread is creamy and well balanced between tangy and savory notes, easy to prepare without cooking.
Its smooth texture allows it to be served as a dip or spread for crackers, breads, or vegetables. The inclusion of beer adds a characteristic malt flavor that distinguishes it from plain cheese spreads. The recipe portion yields a spread appropriate for sharing or party appetizer servings.
Portion control is noted with a serving size of 1/8 cup, useful for nutritional or planning purposes. This cheese spread can be made ahead and refrigerated to allow flavors to meld.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces cheddar cheese Irish style
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup beer Harp Lager, light Irish style
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Break the cheddar into chunks and place in the food processor. Pulse to break the cheddar up into small pieces.
- Add the cream cheese, beer, garlic, ground mustard, and paprika. Puree until completely smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl and puree again if needed. Serve with pita chips, bread, crackers, veggies, or apple slices.
Notes
- One serving size is approximately 1/8 cup, useful for portioning and nutritional information.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.125cup | |
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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