Beer-Cheddar Spread

Vegetarian Times Issue: March 1, 2006 p.86 — Member Rating:

30 minutes or fewer

Serve this with breads, crackers and celery sticks. Spanish smoked paprika adds an earthy sweetness; it’s available at some specialty food stores and supermarkets or online at tienda.com.

Ingredient List

Makes about 2 cups

2 cups finely grated sharp Cheddar cheese (about 8 oz.)
4 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tsp. vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. smoked or regular paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/3 cup Pilsner beer, room temperature

Directions

Place cheeses in food processor. Add Worcestershire, mustard, paprika and garlic powder. Process until blended.
Add beer slowly, blending until mixture is smooth and spreadable. Refrigerate, covered, up to one week, until ready to use.

Nutritional Information

Per TABLESPOON: Calories: 42, Protein: 2g, Total fat: 3g, Saturated fat: 2g, Carbs: g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 63mg, Fiber: g, Sugars: g