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Beer Cheese Dip Recipe

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • ¼ Cup of unsalted butter
  • ¼ Cup of flour
  • ½ Cup of beer
  • 1½ Cups of whole milk
  • 1 Teaspoon of dijon mustard
  • ½ Teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ Teaspoon of smoked paprika plus more to dust on top at the end
  • ¼ Teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 2 to 2½ Cups of shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Make the roux: Get out a medium-sized pot and melt the butter in it over medium heat. Then toss in the flour and quickly whisk the two ingredients together until combined. Continue to whisk the ingredients for 1 minute.
  • Add the liquids: Slowly pour the beer into the pot making sure to whisk it into the roux, you want to make sure there are no chunks. Then slowly pour in the milk, again whisking until everything is combined.
  • Toss in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Whisk to incorporate all of these ingredients together.
  • Let it thicken: Let this mixture cook on medium heat for an additional 2 to 5 minutes, or until it is bubbling and thickened up.
  • Add the cheese: Add the cheese to the pot one handful at a time making sure that the cheese is melted and incorporated. At this time you can adjust the thickness of the dip by adding in more cheese for a thicker dip, or milk/beer to make it thinner. Once it is to the consistency that you prefer, taste the dip and add salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Pour the dip into a bowl and sprinkle an extra dash of smoked paprika over the top, Enjoy!