Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Beer-Cheese Pie

Often linked to Kentucky taverns, beer cheese meets slow-caramelized onions and mushrooms in this American savory pie. Amber ale and sharp cheddar melt into a creamy filling tucked inside golden pizza dough.

Serves 6 · 30 min prep · 35 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 480 cal
• 18g protein
• 42g carbs
• 26g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough
• 1 cup amber ale
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 large yellow onions
• 12 oz cremini mushrooms
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp flour for dusting

Instructions

1. 1Slice the onions thin and cook them slowly in butter over medium-low heat, stirring often, until deeply golden and sweet.
2. 2Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the pan, raise the heat slightly, and cook until the mushrooms release their liquid and turn browned and meaty.
3. 3Stir in the thyme, black pepper, and a splash of the amber ale to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits, then set the mixture aside.
4. 4In a saucepan, melt remaining butter, whisk in a spoonful of flour to make a quick roux, then slowly pour in the rest of the amber ale while whisking.
5. 5Add the cream cheese and shredded cheddar, stirring constantly over low heat until a smooth, glossy beer cheese sauce forms; finish with Dijon and Worcestershire.
6. 6Preheat the oven and lightly oil a cast-iron skillet or pie pan. Stretch the pizza dough to fit, pressing it up the sides to form a rustic crust.
7. 7Spread a generous layer of the warm beer-cheese sauce over the dough base, then spoon the caramelized onion and mushroom mixture evenly on top.
8. 8Bake until the crust is deeply golden and the cheese is bubbling at the edges with browned spots.
9. 9Let the pie rest a few minutes so the filling sets slightly, then slice into wedges.
10. 10Serve hot with extra amber ale on the side for dipping crusts and washing down the rich beer-cheese flavors.