2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup beer
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Toasted pita chips, assorted crackers, and/or tortilla chips
Let the cheddar cheese stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
In a medium bowl combine cheese, beer, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Serve with pita chips. Makes about 1-1/2 cups (twelve 2-tablespoon servings).
Test Kitchen Tip: To make toasted pita chips, halve 4 pita bread rounds crosswise; cut each half into six wedges. Place on a baking sheet. Toast in a 350 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until wedges are crisp. Makes 48 chips.
To Tote: Transport in an insulated cooler with ice packs. Pack chips or crackers in an airtight bag or container.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional facts per serving
calories: 137, total fat: 7g, saturated fat: 4g, monounsaturated fat: 2g, polyunsaturated fat: 0g, cholesterol: 20mg, sodium: 266mg, carbohydrate: 13g, total sugar: 2g, fiber: 1g, protein: 7g, vitamin A: 0%, vitamin C: 3%, calcium: 16%, iron: 4%