Motz’s Whiz Cheese Spread

Name: Motz’s Whiz Cheese Spread
Yield: Makes enough for 8 beanburgers
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces (225 g) extra-sharp cheddar, shredded; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons (25 g) all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons (40 g) good, salted butter; 1 cup (240 ml) half-and-half or light cream; 1 cup (240 ml) half-and-half or light cream

Preparation info

Makes enough for
8
beanburgers

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Great American Burger Book

By George Motz

Published 2016

About

To construct a true San Antonio Beanburger you’ll need to pick up some good-old processed Cheez Whiz. But for those who would prefer to avoid heavily processed foodstuffs, make your own Whiz with the recipe, a variation on one of my favorite foods ever: cheese spread.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons (40 g) good, salted butter
3 tablespoons (25

Americas
United States
Starter
Texas
Vegetarian

Method

Start by making a roux: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the flour and whisk constantly until the mixture becomes brown and smells nutty, about 3 minutes. (Do not overcook!)
Slowly stir in the half-and-half and salt, whisking continuously. When the cream has thickened slightly, add the shredded cheddar, one handful at a time, while con