Beer Cheese Dip/spread

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, room temperature & finely shredded
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons beer (1/4 cup if dip will be chilled)
• chives, to garnish
• pretzels or chips or assorted crackers or vegetables

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl combine cheese, butter, mustard, horseradish and pepper.
• 2 heat beer just to boiling and immediately pour over cheese mixture.
• 3 beat with electric mixer about 3 minutes or until smooth.
• 4 let stand at room temperature for about an hour before serving, whether serving warm or chilled.
• 5 garnish if desired.
• 6 serve as dip or spread.