Sarasota's Simple Beer Cheese Spread

Ingredients

• 2 lbs sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 small onion, minced fine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced fine

• 1 (12 ounce) bottle amber beer, no light beer, room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Mix -- Simply add the cheese, onion, garlic, hot sauce and red pepper and add to your mixer. Beat on medium and slowly add the beer and beat until you have a smooth texture. Add salt and pepper at the end to taste. Transfer to a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Chill at least a couple of hours before serving.