Cheese and Guinness Spread

Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

259

Fat:

18g (sat 9g)

Protein:

8g

Carbohydrate:

17g

Fiber:

2g

Cholesterol:

46mg

Sodium:

566mg