Beer Cheese Dip

	Assorted dippers such as cubes of bread, cubes of ham, green onions, apple wedges and pretzel twists, if desired
1	clove garlic, peeled, cut in half
1/4	cup butter or margarine
1/4	cup all-purpose flour
1	can or bottle (12 oz) regular or nonalcoholic beer
6	cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese (1 1/2 lb)
	Green onion, chopped, if desired

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1. Rub inside of 3-quart saucepan with cut sides of garlic; discard garlic. Add butter to saucepan; melt over low heat. Stir in flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in beer. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling. Boil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and smooth.
2. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
3. Transfer cheese mixture to fondue pot. Immediately place fondue pot over flame. Serve with dippers. Garnish dip with onions.