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Beer Cheese

Elevate your cheddar cheese sauce with some hops!
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced or grated
  • 2½ tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅔ cup beer lager is recommended
  • 2 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2-3 dashes hot sauce optional
  • 2¼ cups sharp cheddar shredded

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add in minced garlic and heat until fragrant
  2. Add in flour and whisk to eliminate lumps. Cook for 1-2 minutes
  3. Slowly pour in milk while whisking. Allow milk to thicken, 2-4 minutes, whisking occasionally
  4. Pour in beer while whisking, allow to thicken for 1-2 minutes
  5. Add in cheese and remaining ingredients. Stir until cheese is melted and well incorporated
  6. Serve while warm.

Notes

  • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week. 
    • Pour in saucepan over medium heat to reheat
  • CHEESE: I prefer the zip of sharp cheddar, but pepper jack or colby would work great. I would also recommend white cheddar and provolone for a white sauce (a lighter beer is better for this)