Shelly's Recipe

BEER AND CHEESE DIP

Category: Dips - Hot

3 (5 oz.) jars sharp cheese spread, such as Kraft Old English Cheese, at room temperature
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 drops hot sauce
1 small onion, minced
2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
1/4 cup dark beer, heated and cooled, plus extra if needed
1 loaf mini pumpernickel bread slices, optional
Assorted crudites, optional

Blend cheese spread, cream cheese, blue cheese, garlic, hot sauce, onion and butter in a food processor. Mix in 1/4 cup beer. Add more beer if necessary, a few tablespoons at a time, until dip reaches dip consistency. Pour into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with bread slices and crudites for dipping.