Smoky Garlic Beer Cheese

by lebowskifan

Prep time: 0:15 Overall time: 8:00

Servings: 2 cups

INGREDIENTS

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1/3 cup beer
3/4 tsp. Liquid Smoke
1 tsp. chili powder
crumbled cooked bacon, to garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl, mix cheeses together. Beat in beer to make a creamy spreading consistency. Add garlic salt, Tabasco, Liquid Smoke and chili powder. Cover and chill several hours or overnight. Take out of refrigerator about 1/2 hour before serving. Garnish with crumbled cooked bacon if you like (of course you like it!!).

CHEF COMMENTS

One of my favorite cheese spreads, it's good on saltines, whole wheat-type crackers, or even crunchy breadsticks.

Tagged: cheesedip, dipsspreads add tags

Have you made it? What'd you think?

Log in to review this recipe.