Cheese and Guinness Spread

Cheese and beer, what could be better?

• Ready In: 4 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1  shallot, finely chopped
• 1  garlic clove, chopped
• 2  ounces  guinness stout beer
• 6  ounces  grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 2  ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1⁄2 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
•  salt
•  pepper
• 2  tablespoons  chopped parsley
•  assorted  cracker

Directions

1. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and saute until soft, 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a food processor and let cool.
2. 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 crudites.