Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce
This is perfect for soft pretzels or basically any bread you want to dip. The beer adds a nice depth but if you don't drink, just use more milk - it'll still be great.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~8-10 servings)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup light beer or more whole milk
- 3/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Pinch cayenne optional
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 1/2 cups freshly-shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup freshly-shredded gruyère cheese
- Chopped fresh chives for garnish
- Mini soft pretzels for serving
Instructions
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add 1/4 cup flour and whisk into a thick paste, cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
- Slowly pour in 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup beer, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in 3/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 3/4 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, pinch of cayenne, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp white pepper.
- Remove from heat and add 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese one handful at a time, stirring until melted.
- Add 3/4 cup shredded gruyère cheese one handful at a time, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Pour into serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives.
- Serve immediately with mini soft pretzels.
Notes
Remove pan from heat before adding cheese to prevent seizing. Add splash of milk or beer if sauce is too thick.
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