Categories: Dips- Spreads-Cheeseballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
• 2 Tbsp. coarsely grated onion (and its juice)
• 4 oz. beer
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. olive brine or pickle juice
• Hot sauce, to taste
• kosher salt and ground black pepper
• Crackers and/or crudités, for serving

Directions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cheese, grated onion beer, mayonnaise, olive brine, hot sauce and salt and pepper. Mix on medium-low until soft and creamy, about 5 minutes.
2. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate at least 24 hours and up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving with crackers and/ or crudités.

3. makes 3 cups

4. Variation: Pimiento Judy: add 1/4 cup diced pimientos or diced roasted red bell pepper.

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