HERITAGE CHEESE SPREAD

Here's a spread to try.

1 cup cooked or canned garbanzo beans, drained
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
5 ounces sour cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 ounce prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 dash brown ale

In food processor with steel blade, grind garbanzo beans with cheddar cheese.

Transfer to mixing bowl and mix in cream cheese, sour cream and butter; beat until smooth.

Add the remaining ingredients. Beat until cheese has a well-mixed and spreadable consistency. Chill until serving time.

Makes 12 generous servings