Beer Cheese Dip (fondue)

 Great of cheese fondues, for soft pretzels, or for Mac & cheese.

BEER CHEESE DIP (FONDUE) 

Ingredients:

*1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

*1/2 cup heavy cream

*1/2 cup light beer

*4 ounces gouda, cut into small chunks

*1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small chunks

*1 teaspoon garlic powder

*1/4 teaspoon ground paprika

*2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

*1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

~In a small saucepan, add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 8 ounces softened cream cheese.

~Cook over medium heat, stirring until cream cheese melts.

~Stir in 1/2 cup beer and bring to a simmer.

~Slowly add 8 ounces cubed sharp cheese and 4 ounces cubed gouda cheese,  whisking constantly until cheese is melted.

~Stir in 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon ground pepper.

~Pour into a small slow cooker or fondue pot to keep warm (it will thicken up as it cools some).

~Dip whatever you have chosen to dip in the cheese.