Beer-Cheese Spread

Use with crackers, toast, chips or vegetables. Refrigerate this spread in a covered container for several days to give the flavors a chance to blend.

Yield: about 8 cups

Ingredients

• 1 pound mild Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• Dash of hot pepper sauce
• Dash of garlic powder
• 1 (12 ounce) can beer (at room temperature)

Instructions

1. Shred cheeses. Combine with garlic; soften to room temperature.
2. Add Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, mustard, hot pepper sauce, garlic powder and enough beer to make a spreadable mixture.

Notes

You can halve the recipe, or freeze some for later.

Nutrition

Per 2 tablespoons: 60 cal, 4.7g fat, 15mg cholesterol, .6g carbohydrates, 0g fiber, 3.6g protein, 117mg sodium