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Creamy Beer Cheese Sauce

This ultra creamy sauce is made from lager beer, milk, cheddar cheese and spices and is perfect for dipping or topping your favorite foods!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 -
Calories: 245 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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 grainy dijon mustard (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
  • pinch of dried parsley (optional)
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese) (about 12 oz)

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over MED heat.  Add flour and whisk until combined.  Cook 30 seconds, while whisking occasionally.  
  2. Add beer, whisking continuously as you pour, eliminating any lumps from the flour mixture.  Slowly add in milk, whisking as you pour.
  3. Cook over MED heat, whisking often, for several minutes, until mixture has thickened.  Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.  
  4. Add cheese, a handful at a time, and stir until completely melted.  Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8-

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245

% 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.