Beer and Cheese Dip

Ingredients

• 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 crudités, optional

Preparation

1. 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 crudités for dipping.