Description
Make a rich, velvety beer cheese dip in just 15 minutes. This recipe uses cheddar and cream cheese for a smooth, pub-style flavor perfect for game days.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beer (lager or pale ale recommended)
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly to make a roux.
- Slowly pour in the beer while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and cubed cream cheese, stirring until both cheeses are fully melted and the dip is smooth.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Continue stirring over low heat until the dip reaches your desired consistency. Do not boil.
- Serve immediately with pretzels, chips, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use a sharp, aged cheddar for the best flavor in your dip.
- For a bacon cheese dip variation, stir in 1/2 cup of cooked, crumbled bacon during the last step.
- If the dip thickens too much while sitting, whisk in a tablespoon of warm beer or milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 55