Toasted Beer Bread With Asiago Dip Recipes

ASIAGO DIP

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat oven to 375
• 2. Cook bacon until crisp, crumble and set aside
• 3. Prepare the bread by slicing off the top part of the loaf and using a knife carefully cut a circle inside the loaf about 1/2 and inch from the side ( be careful not to cut to deep, as this loaf will be your serving bowl). Cut the top and the piece you removed from the inside of the loaf into bite size pieces and place on a baking sheet along with the bread bowl. Toast in the oven for about 15 minutes.
• 4. Mix together in a large glass bowl Cheeses, Mayo, Sour cream, Green onion, Garlic, Bacon and S&P. Microwave on high for 4-6 minutes stirring after each minute until hot and all the cheese has melted. Pur into the warm bread bowl and serve with the toasted bread. When the dip is gone tear the bread bowl into pieces and enjoy......

ROASTED GARLIC-ASIAGO DIP WITH CHEESE CRACKERS

Steps:

• Make the crackers: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the asiago and cayenne in a small bowl. Dust the pizza dough lightly with flour, then run it through a pasta roller, adjusting the setting thinner each time and dusting with more flour as needed, until about 1/8 inch thick.
• Lightly beat the egg and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl. Brush the dough with the egg wash and sprinkle liberally with the asiago-cayenne mixture. Using a pizza wheel, cut the dough crosswise into triangles. Place the dough triangles on a baking sheet and bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet.
• Meanwhile, make the dip: Place the garlic in a small baking dish and roast in the oven until very soft when squeezed, about 40 minutes; let cool 10 minutes. Cut the top off the garlic and squeeze the roasted cloves out of the skin.
• Place the roasted garlic in a food processor, add the asiago and season with salt. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil. Drizzle in up to 1/4 cup water if the dip is too thick. Taste and make sure it is delicious; re-season if needed. Serve with the crackers.

TOASTED BEER BREAD WITH ASIAGO DIP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir in beer just until moistened. Fold in cheese and onions. Transfer to four greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Brush with 2 tablespoons butter., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Brush tops with remaining butter., Remove loaves to a cutting board; cut each into six slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until toasted. Remove to wire racks to cool., In small bowl, combine tomatoes and water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, cheese, mushrooms, onions, pepper flakes and tomatoes. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm with toast.

GARLIC ASIAGO BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, garlic, sugar, salt, vinegar and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Stir in cheese., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; divide in half. Shape into 5-in. round loaves. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , For egg wash, in a small bowl, combine egg and water. Brush over loaves. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

ASIAGO DIP

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and asiago cheese in a microwave-safe bowl (or you can do this over the stovetop, as you prefer - melt down the cheeses and mix well).
• Heat for 1 minute in microwave, remove, and stir well. Repeat until the cheeses have melted down and the mixture is well combined, about 3 minutes.
• Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes, and mix well.
• Serve in a mini crockpot set on warm, or in a fondue dish over a lit candle, to keep warm. Excellent with bread cubes, veggies, and baked potato wedges!

ROASTED GARLIC ASIAGO DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Cut the garlic head in half along the"equator" (with root and stem ends representing the poles).
• Place the garlic, cut side down on a foil lined baking sheet and roast uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until tender.
• (or use your favorite roasting instructions) To remove the garlic, turn heads upside down and gently squeeze the garlic out of the skins.
• Reduce oven temp to 350.
• With a food processor or electric mixer, blend cream cheese, Asiago cheese, heavy cream, sour cream and parsley until well-blended add garlic and blend again.
• Place mixture into a casserole or baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella.
• Bake about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
• Serve with firm crusty bread, crackers or other dippers of your choice.
• I have added artichoke hearts to the dip for a nice change.
• Update: I have been replacing the heavy cream with sour cream (I have been using a total of 1 cup) and it comes out fine.

WALNUT BREWERY ASIAGO CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Reconstitute sun-dried tomatoes in hot water.
• Clean, rinse and slice green onions and mushrooms.
• Squeeze all the water out of the tomatoes, then julieene into fine strips.
• Combine all ingredients except tomatoes, then add the sun-dried toimatoes.
• Place into an oven-proof container.
• Top with remaining 1 T. of Asiago cheese.
• Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes or until bubbly.
• Serve immediately with toasted beer bread.