Cheddar Guinness Dip

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons half & half
• sprinkle of kosher salt
• 1/4 cup Guinness draft beer
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley {plus, more for garnish}
• dash of hot sauce {sriracha, or tabasco}, or to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, mustard and half & half in the bowl of a food processor. Sprinkle in a pinch of kosher salt & pulse until combined. Pour in the beer & blend until smooth. Add in the scallions, parsley & hot sauce; pulse a few more times. Taste for seasoning & add in a bit more salt, if desired.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl & chill for at least an hour, or overnight. Before serving, soften slightly, by letting the dip warm at room temperature. Garnish with another pinch of chopped fresh parsley. Serve with crudités, and/or crackers. I recommend some rosemary flatbreads, or Wheat Thins.