Beer Cheese Recipe
Servings: 7 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beer lager, pilsner, or ale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded gouda or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the roux: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture becomes golden and smooth.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Add the liquids: Slowly pour in the beer while whisking, followed by the milk. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes.1 cup beer, 1 cup whole milk
- Season the dip: Stir in the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Melt the cheese: Reduce the heat to low, then gradually add the shredded sharp cheddar and gouda (or mozzarella), stirring constantly until fully melted and smooth.2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup shredded gouda
- Serve warm: Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with soft pretzels, tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or your favorite dippers.
Notes
- Servings: The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of ½ of a cup of beer cheese. This recipe makes about 3 ½ cups total. Additionally, the calorie count does NOT include the chips seen in the photos. Actual calories will vary.
- Salt: If you are sensitive to sodium, wait until all the ingredients are mixed before adding salt. Adjust based on your taste. Add more or less salt as needed.
- Milk: We recommend using a full fat dairy (whole milk, half and half, etc.) to achieve the best texture and consistency. Two percent milk will work in a pinch.
- Cooking Info: It's important not to let the mixture simmer or boil as it heats. If it begins to bubble too much, the dairy will separate. Part of it will become oily and the other will get grainy.
- Beer: If you have time, open the beer and let some of the carbonation out while you prep the other ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Beer Cheese Recipe
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
266
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
60
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
64
mg
21
%
Sodium
564
mg
24
%
Potassium
119
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
676
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
394
mg
39
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
