Cheddar Dip

• 2 pickled jalapeno chiles
• 3 cups grated sharp Cheddar (about 12 ounces)
• 2/3 cup beer (not dark)
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
• Accompaniment: assorted crudites or crackers

1. Wearing rubber gloves, seed chiles if desired and finely chop.
2. In a blender pulse Cheddar, beer, sour cream, mayonnaise, and caraway seeds, scraping down side occasionally, until smooth and creamy.
3. Transfer dip to a bowl and stir in chiles.
4. Dip keeps, covered and chilled, 2 days.
5. Serve dip with crudites or crackers.

jalapeno chiles, grated sharp, beer, sour cream, mayonnaise, caraway seeds, accompaniment

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cheddar-dip-15728 (may not work)