Beer Cheese Dip/Spread

• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, room temperature & finely shredded
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 14 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 18 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

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.

cheddar cheese, butter, mustard, horseradish, black pepper, will, chives, pretzels

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beer-cheese-dip-spread-103728 (may not work)