30-Minute Creamy Beer Cheese Dip
For all my fellow cheese-aholics who also enjoy a good brew, this Creamy Beer Cheese Dip combines creamy Cheddar and Monterey Jack with your favorite ale to make the perfect bring-the-brewery-home treat in one pot and less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup ale or lager of choice
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese I used sharp
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese or Colby Jack or Pepper Jack for some spice
- ¾ cup milk
- scallions for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, make a seasoned roux by melting the butter and whisking in flour, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Whisk in the beer and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickens.1 cup ale or lager of choice
- Turn the heat down to low and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth.2 ounces cream cheese, 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- Still over low heat, stir in the cheese and milk and stir until the cheese is completely melted and the beer cheese dip is nice and creamy.8 ounces cheddar cheese, 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, ¾ cup milk
- Garnish with scallions (optional) and serve immediately with homemade soft pretzels, bread, or crackers.scallions for garnish
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Notes
- Make sure to turn your heat source all the way to low before adding the cheese to avoid splitting.
- It's always best to use blocks of cheese and grate your own.
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