Beer Cheese Dip (or Spread) | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temp.
• 1 stick(s) butter, room temp.
• 8 ounce(s) cheddar cheese, finely shredded
• 2 clove(s) garlic, finely minced***
• ***OR 1/4 cup(s) onion, grated, adjusted for taste
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
• 1/4 cup(s) beer, maybe a little more
• some paprika or parsley to garnish
• assorted crackers, chips, toasted breads, and/or crudités
• ## OPTIONS
• some finely grated jalapeño or chipotle pepper for heat
• some finely grated bell pepper for color