Cheese & Guinness Spread

By sandiB2010

Buy a six-pack of Guinness for your guests and save a little for the dip. Since this spread needs to chill for 4 hours, make it the day before.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 ounces Guinness stout
• 6 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated
• 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• Assorted crackers and crudités

Preparation

Step 1

In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Add shallot and sauté until soft, 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes longer.

Transfer to a food processor and let cool.

Add Guinness, cheeses, caraway and paprika to food processor and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Place in a serving bowl, cover and chill for at least 4 hours. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crackers and crudités.