Go Back
–+ servings
Cheese Beer Spread, Canapés Lorraine and Mushroom Relish
This collection of recipes brings together three savory appetizers perfect for entertaining. The Cheese Beer Spread combines sharp cheese, beer, and spices for a bold, creamy dip served in a hollowed cheese shell. The Canapés Lorraine are delicate toasted rounds topped with a rich cheese and egg mixture, then baked until golden and bubbly. Finally, the Mushroom Relish offers a tangy, spiced sauté of mushrooms, lemon juice, curry, and butter. These retro-style bites represent a nostalgic approach to party snacks from the mid-century kitchen, where bold flavors and creative presentation were key.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, French
Servings 8
Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cheese Beer Spread

  • 1 Edam cheese ( or Elsem cheese, about 2 lbs)
  • ¾ cup beer
  • ½ tsp dry mustard
  • ¼ lb unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp grated onion

Canapés Lorraine

  • 1 tsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • ⅓ cup hot milk
  • 1 tsp Kirsh
  • ⅓ lb sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 1 egg (separated)
  • 4-6 rounds white bread (small, thinly sliced)
  • paprika (for garnish)

Mushroom Relish

  • 12 bread cubes (diced, lightly buttered)
  • ½ lb fresh mushrooms (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • ½ tsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

Cheese Beer Spread

    Step 1: Prepare the Cheese Shell

    • Cut a 2-inch circle from the top of the cheese. Scoop out the middle, leaving about a ¾-inch shell.

    Step 2: Blend the Spread

    • In a blender, combine the scooped cheese, butter, beer, mustard, onion, and Worcestershire. Blend until smooth.

    Step 3: Chill and Serve

    • Spoon the mixture back into the hollowed cheese shell and chill until firm before serving with crackers.

    Canapés Lorraine

      Step 1: Make Cheese Sauce

      • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in hot milk. Cook until thickened.

      Step 2: Add Flavor & Egg Yolks

      • Remove from heat and stir in horseradish and grated cheddar. Mix in egg yolks until smooth.

      Step 3: Beat Egg Whites

      • In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the cheese mixture.

      Step 4: Toast & Bake

      • Toast rounds of bread lightly, spread the cheese mixture over them, place on a buttered baking sheet, dust with paprika, and broil until puffed and golden.

      Mushroom Relish

        Step 1: Sauté Mushrooms

        • Heat melted butter in a skillet, add mushrooms, curry powder, lemon juice, and salt. Sauté for about 5 minutes.

        Step 2: Toast Bread Cubes

        • Toast bread cubes in a buttered pan until golden brown.

        Step 3: Serve

        • Serve the relish warm in a bowl, garnished with toasted cubes on top.

        Tips

        • Substitute dark beer for a richer flavor in the cheese spread.
        • Use Gruyère or Fontina instead of cheddar for a creamier Canapés Lorraine.
        • Add chopped parsley to the mushroom relish for freshness.
        • Serve all three recipes together on a party platter for variety.

        Nutrition

        Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.6mg
        Keyword beer cheese, cheese spread, Dip, entertaining, party appetizer, retro recipe, spread, vintage
        Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!