Horseradish-Cheddar Beer Cheese Spread

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound (10 slices) bacon, chopped
• 1/2 pound (8 ounces) Wisconsin cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups (8 ounces) Wisconsin 4-year cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 4 to 5 ounces (about 1/2 cup) pale ale

Instructions

1. In large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium high heat until crisp.
2. Drain and blot bacon on paper towels.
3. In large bowl of stand mixer, beat bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, paprika and horseradish with paddle attachment until creamy.
4. Slowly add pale ale until desired spreadable consistency.
5. Serve with crackers or crostini and pickles.

Yield: 12 (2-ounce) servings

By Chef Dan Van Rite

Reprinted with permission from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.