The only thing better than a creamy cheese dip?

A creamy cheese dip with beer mixed in.

What Is Kentucky Beer Cheese?

Southern Living Kentucky Beer Cheese in a bowl to serve with sliced vegetables and pretzels

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It doesn’t get much better than beer and cheese.

Thecayenneadds just a hint of heat, which works well with the creamy beer cheese.

Simply grab a food processor, add your cheeses and butter, and then blend.

Southern Living Kentucky Beer Cheese ingredients

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Next, add your onion, Worcestershire, Dijon, and cayenne.

Blend these ingredients, as well.

And then, voila!

Southern Living Kentucky Beer Cheese ingredients next to the food processor

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While you’re free to certainly enjoy this spread cold, it shines best at room temperature.

Aim to leave it out for about 15 minutes prior to the party starting.

After one taste, we doubt this will be too much of an issue.

Southern Living Kentucky Beer Cheese processing the cheese in the food processor

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Add onion, Worcestershire, Dijon, and cayenne; process until combined, about 30 seconds.

Serve immediately with pretzels, celery, and cucumber.

Alternatively, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Southern Living Kentucky Beer Cheese adding in the onion and seasonings

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Bring to room temperature before serving, about 15 minutes.

Southern Living Kentucky Beer Cheese after adding the beer to the dip

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