Beer Cheese Dip Recipe

Ingredients

Assorted dippers such as cubes of bread, cubes of ham, green onions, apple wedges and pretzel twists, if desired

1

clove garlic, peeled, cut in half

1/4

cup butter or margarine

1/4

cup all-purpose flour

1

can or bottle (12 oz) regular or nonalcoholic beer

6

cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese (1 1/2 lb)

Green onion, chopped, if desired

Preparation

Rub inside of 3-quart saucepan with cut sides of garlic; discard garlic. Add butter to saucepan; melt over low heat. Stir in flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in beer. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling. Boil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and smooth.

Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.

Transfer cheese mixture to fondue pot. Immediately place fondue pot over flame. Serve with dippers. Garnish dip with onions.

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