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Beer cheese dip with soft pretzel bites.
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5 from 2 votes

Beer Cheese Dip Recipe

This beer cheese dip recipe is a pub-style recipe you can easily make at home! Beer adds boldness and depth to cheese sauce, making it even more delicious. Serve it with soft pretzels for a game day snack!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Appetizers/Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup beer (see note)
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar (for best results, shred your own)

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, and use a whisk to mix the flour in, cooking for one minute.
  • Very slowly pour in the milk, continuously stirring, to make a smooth sauce.
  • Gradually add the beer, stirring constantly.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix thoroughly to combine.
  • Reduce heat to low and add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve immediately as a dipping sauce for soft pretzels or another dipper of your choice. Beer cheese can also be served like any cheese sauce: on baked potatoes, French fries, vegetables, sandwiches, etc.

Notes

  • We found that German wheat beer gives this sauce an edge when it comes to flavor. See the post above for more information about which beer to choose.
  • Beer cheese sauce is best served warm but is safe to consume at room temperature. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Reheat slowly to return the sauce to its original texture.
  • Storage: Store any leftover sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan or microwave. Try not to overheat the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 611IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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