Beer Cheese Spread
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Ten minutes. That's all you need to make this easy stir-together appetizer spread.

Servings:
about 1-1/2 cups
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Ingredients
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2 cupsfinely shredded cheddar cheesesee savings

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1/4 cupbeersee savings

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3 tablespoonstomato pastesee savings

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2 teaspoonsWorcestershire saucesee savings

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1/4 teaspoongarlic powdersee savings

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Toasted pita chips, assorted crackers, and/or tortilla chipssee savings

Directions
1.
Let the cheddar cheese stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2.
In a medium bowl combine cheese, beer, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Serve with pita chips. Makes about 1-1/2 cups (twelve 2-tablespoon servings).
Test Kitchen Tip
To make toasted pita chips, halve 4 pita bread rounds crosswise; cut each half into six wedges. Place on a baking sheet. Toast in a 350 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until wedges are crisp. Makes 48 chips.
To Tote
Transport in an insulated cooler with ice packs. Pack chips or crackers in an airtight bag or container.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 137, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 266 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 16%, Iron 4%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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