Cheddar Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cans (12 fluid ounces each) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
• 1 cup beer or water
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  

Toppings:

• crumbled cooked bacon
• sliced green onions
• croutons

Directions:

1. MELT butter in large saucepan. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly.
2. Add evaporated milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce heat; stir in beer, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and cayenne pepper.
4. Cook for 10 minutes.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Stir in cheese until melted. Season with salt.
7. Serve with toppings.