Beer Cheese Dip

This flavorful zesty beer cheese dip recipe is easy to create and makes a great party appetizer with pretzels, chips and veggies.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 12

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 122 kcal

Equipment

saucepan
Wire Whisk

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup half and half
1 cup beer an IPA is a good choice
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (7 oz)
1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese (3.5 oz)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

In a large heavy saucepan melt the butter over medium high heat.
Whisk in the flour until bubbling and well combined.
Add the half and half and beer, whisking all the time.
Add spices and continue whisking.
Add the shredded cheeses and whisk until smooth and creamy.
Remove from heat and pour into a serving bowl surrounded by pretzel bites, chips and cut up vegetables.

Notes

For the beer, I chose a nice IPA we had in the fridge, but you can use any ale, stout, or even a non-alcoholic beer for this recipe.

The sauce will be somewhat thin while on the stove but will thicken as it cools.

You can reheat it in the microwave if it gets too cool later.

I served mine with soft pretzel bites, tortilla chips, and celery sticks, but you could also serve crackers, baguette slices, and other vegetables such as carrots, cauliflower, or broccoli florets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 357IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.