Description
A rich and savory dip made with sharp white cheddar cheese and beer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup beer (lager or pale ale recommended)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine the shredded white cheddar cheese and cream cheese in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Stir constantly until the cheeses begin to melt together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Slowly whisk the beer and milk into the flour mixture until smooth.
- Pour the beer mixture into the melting cheese, stirring continuously until the dip is smooth and creamy.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- For a thicker dip, use slightly less beer.
- Serve with pretzels, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks.
- If the dip becomes too thick upon standing, stir in a small amount of extra milk or beer to reach your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: white cheddar, beer cheese dip, cheese dip, appetizer, party dip, cheddar beer