Cheddar Ale Pub Spread

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces old cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 tablespoon strong ale or 1/3 tablespoon beer
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Place cheeses in food processor or blender, process until smooth.
  2. Gradually add ale, mustard and cayenne pepper.
  3. If mixture is soft, refrigerate until firm enough to hold shape.
  4. Mould into a disc shape (a sphere or ball!!).
  5. Combine pecans and parsley.
  6. Pat the mixture onto the ball or roll the ball in the mixture until the cheese mixture is covered completely.
  7. Place on a serving plate or board and surround with crackers or flatbreads.
  8. Slices of apple are nice with this too.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

506 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.1g 40% DV
Total Fat 39.3g 50% DV
Carbs 33.1g 12% DV
Fiber 16.4g 59% DV
Sugar 6.7g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 455.8mg 20% DV
Potassium 1364.3mg 29% DV
Cholesterol 47.3mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 836.8mcg 93% DV
Vitamin C 57mg 63% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 564.3mg 43% DV
Iron 8.6mg 48% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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