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10 Recipes for Leftover Beer, If You Can't Stand Another Post-St. Paddy's Day Sip
The average consumer spends more than $1,200 on beer every year and I'm willing to bet a good amount of that is thrown about on St. Paddy's Day. What happens when you're hungover and can't sip another slurp of the golden elixir, but you've got a case of the good stuff staring you down from across the room? You use it in one of these 10 recipes, of course. Here are some creative ways to put your extra beer to delicious use.
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Beer and Pretzel Cookies
Who knew that the magic ingredient your cookies were missing was a splash of stout? Cookies and Cups shows us how it’s done with these salty, sweet baked goods.
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Easy Beer Mac and Cheese
Just when mac ‘n’ cheese couldn’t get any better. Thanks, How Sweet It Is, for taking post-party food up a level.
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Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Beer
Brussels sprouts are having a moment. Kick them even further from the realm of “foods you hated as a kid” by adding a touch of 21+ with this recipe from A Spicy Perspective.
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Crock Pot Beer Chicken
The morning after, beer smell is one of the quickest ways to send you back to a world of spinning rooms and nausea. Toss these ingredients in the crock pot, head out for some fresh air and return to the savory smell of dinner. Thanks, Crepes of Wrath!
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Chocolate Covered Beer Marshmallows
Kahlua and hot cocoa? We’re over it. For these last few cold nights, try your hand at this sweet treat topper from How Sweet It Is.
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Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches
Whether you’re a traditional beer-drinking St. Paddy’s gal or more of a wino, Simply Scratch has you covered. These traditional sandwiches satisfy both tastes.
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Beer and Cheddar Cheese Gougeres
You can never go wrong with beer and cheese. A Cozy Kitchen calls for a pilsner, but feel free to experiment with stronger flavors.
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Homemade Beer Nuts
Make some of these beer nuts from A Farm Girl Dabbles for a dash of brew without the drunken (and possibly embarrassing) side effects.
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Beer & BBQ Flank Steak
After you’ve taken the time to recover from a night of green beer and fake accents, try your hand at this recipe from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs and invite all of your other drunken buddies over.
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Beer-Battered Onion Rings
What better to dose in beer than the ultimate drunk food? Thanks to The Kitchn, you can have your greasy guilt eats and drink them, too.
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