SPICY BEER CHEESE DIP

Submitted by clubfoody

"This is a great appetizer to enjoy. It can also be poured over nachos and garnished with jalapeño peppers VIDEO https://youtu.be/Bfg6mv8Tjnw"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2 cups

ingredients

• 1 cup lager beer, room temperature and flat
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1⁄3 cup whole milk
• 1⁄2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 1⁄2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated and firmly packed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Cholula)

directions

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter and when melted, add flour. Whisk until the roux turns golden, about 1 ½ minutes.
2. Pour in beer slowly whisking constantly. Add milk, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika and garlic powder. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and thickens, about 2 ½ to 3 minutes.
3. Add cheese and whisk continuously until melted. Taste and if needed, add salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Add hot sauce and bring the mixture to a simmer; cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. Serve warm with tortilla chips, pretzels, crackers or veggies. Yields 2 ½ cups.