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January 11, 2018

Pretzel beer cheese dip, spinach balls, pizza wonton cups

By Melanie Behrens

Appetizers are a special beginning to any meal or party.
Pretzel beer cheese dip
1-1/2 C grated cheddar, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 C grated mozzarella
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 tbs. Dijon mustard
2 tbs. chopped chives, plus more for garnish
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 C pale ale
1/4 tsp. freshly ground ...

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