Cheese and Guinness Spread

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon caraway seeds 
• 8 servings round buttery crackers assorted
• 2 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
• 1 clove garlic chopped
• 2 ounces porter 
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika 
• 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
• 8 servings salt and pepper 
• 1  shallots finely chopped
• 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
• 4 tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add shallot and saut until soft, 3 minutes.
3. Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes longer.
4. Transfer to a food processor and let cool.
5. Add Guinness, cheeses, caraway and paprika to food processor and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Place in a serving bowl, cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
7. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crackers and crudits.