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Beer Cheese Dip With Bacon

Beer Cheese Dip with Bacon

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Beer Cheese Dip With Bacon If you need one appetizer that disappears before kickoff, this Beer Cheese Dip With Bacon is it. It is creamy, cheesy, and genuinely indulgent, the kind of dip that makes people hover around the table.

  • Total Time: 0 min
  • Yield: 6 people 1x

Ingredients

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Beer Cheese Dip
3 pieces bacon, diced into small cubes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup lager beer
1/2 cup whole milk
2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup sharp yellow cheddar, shredded
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon freshly chopped chives

Dipping Sides (Optional)
soft pretzels or soft pretzel bites
kielbasa sausage, grilled and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
sturdy corn chips
baguette slices

Instructions

1-In a medium sized cast iron pan,: In a medium sized cast iron pan, add diced bacon pieces over medium heat and stir until crispy. Remove and reserve, discard the bacon fat.
2-In the same pan over medium heat: In the same pan over medium heat add flour and unsalted butter. Using a whisk, stir to combine the two ingredients. Once the butter is completely melted continue to stir frequently for three minutes to activate the roux.
3-Add the beer, stir, and let the: Add the beer, stir, and let the beer simmer for 2 minutes (stir often). Be sure the heat is adjusted so that there is enough to be simmering the beer. After 2 minutes add the milk and continue to simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
4-Add in the cream cheese and shredded: Add in the cream cheese and shredded cheeses and reduce the heat to low. Stir. The cheese will melt and combine after 2 minutes.
5-Now add the remaining ingredients: Now add the remaining ingredients: Dijon, Worcestershire, and chives, and stir again.
6-Add reserved bacon over the top of: Add reserved bacon over the top of the cheese sauce and serve immediately or transfer to a fondue or warming pot to stay warm and melted. Dip with fresh pretzels, corn chips, and grilled sausage.

  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Method: stovetop

Nutrition

  • Calories: 423
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 553
  • Fat: 34
  • Saturated Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 8
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 18
  • Cholesterol: 100