INGREDIENTS
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For the pimento cheese:
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¼ cup cream cheese, at room temperature
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise (I prefer Duke’s)
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2 tablespoons lager beer
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1 tablespoon hot sauce, or to taste
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¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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½ cup shredded smoked Gouda
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½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
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½ cup shredded extra sharp cheddar
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½ cup shredded mild cheddar
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4 ounce jar dicedFor the pastry:
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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2 teaspoons sugar
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16 tablespoons (2 sticks) butter, cubed and chilled
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6-8 tablespoons beer- – lager, ale, or bock preferred
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1 egg, beaten
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pimentos, drained well