Hot Beer Cheese Dip

Hot Beer Cheese Dip

shared by Jennifer

Details:

    PT5M
  • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  • PT10M
  • Cook Time: 10 Minutes
  • PT15M
  • Total Time: 15 Minutes
  • Difficulty: Novice
  • Serves: 6 people
  • Cuisine: American
  • In a medium sauce pan over medium heat melt the better. Whisk in the flour.Take the pan off of the heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons of the milk until smooth

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup milk, divided
  • 1/2 cup beer (a lager or an ale)
  • 1 tsp. dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper (plus more for garnish)
  • 3 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

  1. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat melt the better. Whisk in the flour.
  2. Take the pan off of the heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons of the milk until smooth. Then whisk in 2 more tablespoons. Add 1/4 cup of the milk and whisk that until smooth followed by the final 1/4 cup of milk.
  3. Stir in the beer, dijon, garlic powder, salt and cayenne. Return the pan to medium heat and stir until thick and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Add the cheese one big handful at a time, whisking after each addition to melt it in. Taste and add more garlic, salt and cayenne if desired. Garnish with a pinch more of cayenne.