Ingredients
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
