Beer & Peppercorn Cheese Spread
Yields: 2 1/4 cups
One 1/2 8-ounce packages Monterey Jack cheese, cut up
1 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dried green peppercorns
cucumber slices, Belgian endive leaves, and red apple slices
In food processor with knife blade attached or in blender at high speed, blend first 4 ingredients. (If using blender, blend one-third of mixture at a time.) Refrigerate mixture, covered, at least 4 hours to blend flavors. To serve, let stand at room temperature 30 minutes to soften slightly. Spread on cucumber slices, endive leaves, and apple slices.