Beer is delicious. Food is also delicious. Why not mix the two and create something super-ultra-delicious? Yes, that's right, you can cook with beer. That's just one of the many fun facts about beer.
There are tons of different recipes that have beer as a main ingredient. Check out check out The Beeroness for some of the best beer recipes out there.
Here are just a couple of my favorite recipes that use beer as a main ingredient.
Bacon Beer Cheese Stromboli
Recipe courtesy of: www.thebeeroness.com
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 25 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cup mozzarella
- 1/2 cup parmesan
- 1 tbs cornstarch
- 1/2 cup pale ale
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lbs pizza dough, raw
- 10 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 tbs melted butter
Directions:
- Add the cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, cornstarch, beer, garlic powder, and salt to a blender, blend until smooth.
- Roll the pizza dough out on a lightly floured surface to form a rectangle.
- Place dough onto a sheet of parchment paper about the size of a baking sheet.
- Add the beer cheese to the center of the dough, sprinkle with chopped bacon, reserving about 2 tablespoons of bacon.
- Fold both long sides in towards the center to form a tight log, fold the short side over about two inches towards the center.
- Roll the log over so the seam sides are down, transfer the parchment paper onto a baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with remaining bacon.
- Bake at 425 for 14-18 minutes or until golden brown.
One Bowl Cinnamon Sugar Beer Muffins
Recipe courtesy of: www.thebeeroness.com
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
For the muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup wheat beer
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
For the topping:
- 2 tbs cinnamon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbs butter, melted
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt and cinnamon.
- Make a well in the center, add the vanilla, wheat beer, milk, and eggs. Stir until just combined.
- Line muffin tin with muffin papers, spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Place the muffins in the oven, lower temperature to 325. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Allow to cool.
- Stir together the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
- Dip the muffin tops in melted butter, then roll gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
These are just a couple of the most delicious tasting beer recipes. There are literally thousands more. Download the free recipe ebook below for some amazing food / drink recipes for your next beer party!
Cheers!
