History Boiled Cheese

[Barrycdog]

Savannah Morning News, Oct. 3, 1879 -- page 1

 

[GenDeb]

Cheese boiled in beer? That might show up as an appetizer on one of those timed chef shows...<not mentioning the cooking skills of THAT side of my family>

 

[Tumbleweed]

Considering I reside in the dairy state and where people are all but baptized in beer, I'm surprised I have never heard of a recipe like this before.

 

[GenDeb]

Considering I reside in the dairy state and where people are all but baptized in beer, I'm surprised I have never heard of a recipe like this before.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

1/4 pound of cheese.
Half a glass of beer.
Cook on low until the cheese melts.

It sounds like fondue.
I might attempt this, It's probably pretty good.

*edited for copyright infringement

 

[diane]

This is a good beer and cheese dip, served warm:

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3/4 cup ale or darker beer
• 1 tsp. dry mustard, such as Colman's
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• Hot sauce, to taste
• 12 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Toast points, crostini and crudités for serving

Directions:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk and beer, increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the mustard, Worcestershire and hot sauce and cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture begins to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes.

Working in batches, add the cheese in large handfuls, whisking until each batch has completely melted before adding more. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with toast points, crostini and crudités for dipping. Makes about 2 cups.

This recipe is from:
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/warm-beer-and-cheddar-dip.html

I have one just about like it but couldn't find it!