Thursday, February 23, 2012

Leek and Cheddar Dip


So YUMMY!  Sooooo EASY!

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
1 leek (white and green parts only), sliced into half moons, RINSED WELL
8 oz. (2 cups) cheddar cheese
8 oz. cream cheese
1/4 cup mayonaise
3 tablespoons stout, such as Guinness

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees with a rack in the upper third.

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.  Add the leek, season with coarse salt, and cook until tender and slightly caramelized, about 12 minutes.

Transfer leeks to a large bowl and add the cheddar cheese, cream cheese (room temperature), mayo, and stout.  Mix until smooth.

Transfer to a 1-quart baking dish and bake until bubbling and browned on top, 18-20 minutes.  

Serve with mini pumpernickel toasts or crackers.  

Serves 8.

*Everyday Food Magazine, March 2012