Crocked Beer Cheese

This is hot and tangy - great to have on hand at all times.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds Cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 to 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) can beer, allowed to go flat

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until a coarse puree.
2. Cut a square of colored plastic wrap to fit a nice, new terracotta container or other suitable container. Put square inside the container with about 5 inches showing above the top of the container.
3. Fill container with cheese.
4. Gather wrap and tie with a raffia bow.

Notes

This will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.