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Warm creamy sharp cheddar and pickled peppers make a classic and comforting party snack.

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

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Ingredients

2 cups (8 oz.) shredded extra sharp, yellow cheddar cheese
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Colby Cheese
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup hard cider*
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped, pickled jalapeno peppers
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
60 Keebler® Town House® Flipsides® Original crackers

Directions

1. In medium bowl toss together cheddar cheese, Colby cheese and

cornstarch. Set aside.

2. In medium saucepan whisk together cider and mustard. Cook over

medium-high heat until boiling. Slowly add the cheese mixture, a little at

a time, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in

jalapeno peppers and red pepper.

3. Transfer to 1-quart slow cooker or fondue pot. Keep warm over very

low heat. Serve with KEEBLER TOWN HOUSE FLIPSIDES Original

crackers.

*Note: Hard cider, the fermented version of sweet apple cider, can be found near the beer section of your local grocery or liquor store.

Entwine Pairing: Chardonnay (apple notes and rich cheese are a match made in heaven)

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1/4 cup cheese mixture plus 4 crackers; Calories 290, Calories From Fat 180, Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 20g, Cholesterol 50mg, Sodium 590mg, Total Carbohydrates 15g, Sugars 2g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Protein 12g, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 30%, Iron 2%

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Name: Pub Cheese Dip
Ingredients: 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded extra sharp, yellow cheddar cheese; 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Colby Cheese; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup hard cider*; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped, pickled jalapeno peppers; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 60 Keebler® Town House® Flipsides® Original crackers