Beer Cheese Spread

Total Time: 48 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 48 hrs

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion, cut into pieces
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard
• 2 tablespoons catsup
• 1 tablespoon horseradish
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, room temperature
• 1/2 cup flat beer

Recipe

• 1 in a food processor, place onion, garlic, mustard, catsup, horseradish, cream cheese, 1/3 of the cheddar and 1/2 of the beer. process for 40 seconds. scrape down sides of bowl.
• 2 add remaining beer and another 1/3 of the cheddar. process another 60 seconds. scrape down sides again and add remaining cheese. process another 60 secnds.
• 3 let "ripen" in the refrigerator in a covered bowl for several hours -- a couple days is better.
• 4 let stand at room temperature until it reaches spreading consistency.