Savory Edam Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 1/2-2 lbs edam cheese
• 1 cup beer or ale
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Directions

1. 1

   Let cheese stand at room temperature until it is soft- about an hour.

2. 2

   Remove a slice about an inch thick from the top.

3. 3

   With a spoon, scoop out cheese from slice and from larger part, keeping red shell intact. Discard top, refrigerate shell.

4. 4

   Grate scooped-out cheese on fine grater into medium bowl. Let stand until very soft.

5. 5

   Add beer,butter,caraway seed,mustard, and celery salt; mix until well blended.

6. 6

   Fill cheese shell with cheese mixture,mounding high.

7. 7

   To store: Wrap cheese in plastic wrap and then foil. Can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks.

8. 8

   To serve: Let stand at room temperature until soft enough to spread.