Beer Cheese Recipe
This creamy beer cheese dip is perfect for parties and casual gatherings, with rich flavors that pair perfectly with pretzels, chips, and veggies.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup milk whole or 2% works as well as half and half
- ⅔ cup light beer I used Miller Lite
- 10 ounces cheddar freshly shredded
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) for heat
Instructions
- In a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the flour and whisk for about a minute for the flour to cook off.
- While whisking, slowly add in the milk, whisking until smooth. Allow to thicken for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Once thickened, add in seasonings whisking until combined.
- Add in the beer and stir.
- Next, add in ½ cup of freshly shredded cheese at a time. Allow the cheese to melt before adding more. Repeat the process until all the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the heat and serve!
Notes
Freshly shredded cheese melts easier than pre-shredded cheese and has a smoother consistency. Store-bought cheese has a starchy coating that keeps it from sticking together but it doesn’t melt as well as freshly grated cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 1136mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 629IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 0.3mg
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- medium-size saucepan
- whisk
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
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