Creamy Beer Cheese Sauce
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4.8
Creamy Beer Cheese Sauce
Description
Creamy Beer Cheese Sauce starts by making a roux with butter and flour, which is cooked briefly before gradually whisking in lager beer and milk to prevent lumps. The mixture is cooked over medium heat until thickened, then flavored with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a hint of cayenne pepper. Cheddar cheese is added last, melting into the sauce to create a smooth, rich texture.
The sauce has a balanced flavor with the sharpness of cheddar complemented by the subtle bitterness from the beer and a slight kick from spices. It can be served warm as a topping or dip, adding a cheesy, savory layer to dishes like nachos, steamed vegetables, or grilled sausages.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup lager beer
- 1 cup whole milk half and half or heavy cream may be substituted
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard grainy, or regular dijon
- 1/2 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- parsley dried, pinch, optional
- 3 cups cheddar cheese about 12 oz, shredded, or your favorite cheese
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt butter over MED heat. Add flour and whisk until combined. Cook 30 seconds, while whisking occasionally.
- Add beer, whisking continuously as you pour, eliminating any lumps from the flour mixture. Slowly add in milk, whisking as you pour.
- Cook over MED heat, whisking often, for several minutes, until mixture has thickened. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Add cheese, a handful at a time, and stir until completely melted. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8-
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 620IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 341mg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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