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Beer Cheese Dip
Rich and creamy, this easy beer cheese dip is perfect for your next party, game night, or tailgate.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 261 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces beer
- ¼ cup whole milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream
- 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces Grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
- For serving: raw vegetables, soft pretzels, pretzels, crackers, potato chips, or crusty bread
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Whisking constantly, gradually add the flour. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Gradually whisk in the beer and half-and-half. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens and just begins to bubble, about 5-7 minutes. Reduce the heat to very low and gradually add the cheeses, whisking constantly, until melted and combined. Remove from the heat.
- Whisk in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic, powder, and cayenne pepper. Serve immediately, or keep warm in a fondue pot or on the “warm” setting in a Crock Pot.
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Notes
- Use an orange cheddar cheese (not white cheddar) to give the dip its classic yellow color.
- Whisk and stir constantly as the dip cooks so that it keeps that smooth, creamy texture.
- Add the cream and cheese to the pan gradually so that the ingredients can incorporate smoothly.
- Do not let the cheese mixture get too hot, or the cheese will develop a grainy texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
274mg
(11%)
Potassium
67mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
592IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
341mg
(34%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 274mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 592IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 341mg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.