Assemble at room temperature:

1 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 c. beer
1/4 tsp. bottled hot sauce
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. dry mustard

Mix well with electric mixer. Can be made ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before continuing. Slice baguettes of bread 1/4 inch thick. Spread with approximately 1/4 inch of cheese mixture. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick coating. Bake croutons at 400 degrees until bubbly. Makes about 50 croutons.