Beer Cheese
Elevate your cheddar cheese sauce with some hops!
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
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Add in minced garlic and heat until fragrant
- Add in flour and whisk to eliminate lumps. Cook for 1-2 minutes
- Slowly pour in milk while whisking. Allow milk to thicken, 2-4 minutes, whisking occasionally
- Pour in beer while whisking, allow to thicken for 1-2 minutes
- Add in cheese and remaining ingredients. Stir until cheese is melted and well incorporated
- 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)