Beer Cheese Dip
Serve this easy, warm beer cheese dip with pretzels, bread and veggies for a delicious shareable appetizer.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 313kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk divided
- ½ cup lager beer ale or pilsner
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper plus more for garnish
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the flour.
- Remove the pan from heat, then whisk in 2 tablespoons of the milk until smooth. Whisk in 2 more tablespoons of milk. Add the rest of the milk in three parts, whisking until smooth in between additions.
- Stir in the beer, dijon, cayenne and salt. Return the pan to the heat and stir until thick and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove the pan from it.
- Add the cheese a handful at a time, whisking after each addition until melted through and smooth. Add more salt and cayenne to taste. Garnish with a pinch of cayenne and chopped parsley.
- Serve with soft pretzels, bread, chips or veggies.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.333cup | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 814IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 456mg | Iron: 0.3mg
