SPICY MEXICAN FONDUE

15 1/2 oz can refried beans
1/2 lb (2 cups) grated cheddar cheese
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp minced scallion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cayenne pepper, seeded and chopped
1 seeded and chopped Anaheim or poblano pepper
3/4 cup beer at room temperature

Combine all the ingredients except the beer in a heavy saucepan. Heat, stirring, until mixture is heated thoroughly, 10 to 15 minutes.

Add beer gradually, stirring, Transfer to a fondue pot.

Accompany with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.