Smokehouse® - Cheddar Cracker Spread

Prep time:15 minutes

• 3/4 cup Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds, chopped, plus additional for topping, if desired
• 1/2 lb. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup good quality Gluten-free beer, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion tops
• Blue Diamond Nut Thins Crackers

Place almonds, cheese, beer, butter, mustard and garlic in a food processor; puree until fairly smooth. Add onions and pulse on and off to chop. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with additional almonds if desired. Serve with Blue Diamond Nut Thins. Makes about 1 3/4 cups.

Tip: May be prepared up to a week ahead and stored, covered, in the refrigerator. To serve, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or until soft enough to spread.

Nutritional analysis per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories: 170, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 4.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 210mg, Carbohydrates: 4g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 7g, Potassium: 101mg, Vitamin A: 4%, Vitamin C: 2%, Calcium: 10%, Iron: 20%