Beer Cheese Dip
Beer Cheese Dip is smooth, creamy, cheesy and packed full of flavor. While it pairs perfectly with soft pretzels, this easy beer and cheese dip is also great with fresh bread, crackers, veggies & fruit.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup beer of your choice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated (other cheeses can also be used)
Instructions
- In a medium to large size sauce pan, melt butter, then add in flour and whisk together for approximately 30 seconds to fully combine. Next, gradually whisk in milk. Whisk constantly to help break down any lumps and get a smooth base.
- Once that is smooth, whisk in the beer, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and paprika. Allow this to bubble for 3 minutes. Finally, whisk in the cheese and serve hot.
Notes
Grate your own cheese! This is so important for this recipe. While pre-grated cheese is undeniably convenient, it is typically coated in some sort of anti-caking agent. That caking agent works against you when trying to melt your cheese into a creamy sauce or dip.
Once removed from heat, cheese sauces tend to start to thicken up pretty quickly. It is ideal to serve this immediately after making it.
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 576IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 331mgIron: 1mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.