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Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce

This is perfect for soft pretzels or basically any bread you want to dip. The beer adds a nice depth but if you don’t drink, just use more milk – it’ll still be great.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~8-10 servings)

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup light beer or more whole milk
  • 3/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Pinch cayenne optional
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly-shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup freshly-shredded gruyère cheese
  • Chopped fresh chives for garnish
  • Mini soft pretzels for serving

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add flour and whisk into a thick paste, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
  • Slowly pour in milk and beer while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and white pepper.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add cheddar cheese one handful at a time, stirring until melted before adding more.
  • Add gruyère cheese the same way until fully melted and smooth.
  • If too thick, add a splash more milk or beer.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chives.
  • Serve immediately with soft pretzels while warm.

Notes

Remove from heat before adding cheese to prevent it from becoming grainy or seizing up.
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