Easy Beer Cheese Dip

This creamy, cheesy dip is pure comfort food with a little bit of a bite. It starts with a simple roux, gets a hit of flavor from garlic and Dijon, then gets whisked into a smooth, warm beer sauce that melts sharp cheddar into velvety perfection. It’s bold, rich, and made for dipping soft pretzels, chips, or pretty much anything.

The best part? It comes together in minutes on the stovetop. You control the beer and spice level, so it’s easy to make it exactly how you like. Whether you’re serving it at a party or making a snack board for the weekend, this dip always gets wiped clean.

Helpful Tips

• Use a lager or light beer that you enjoy drinking. Something not too hoppy, so it doesn’t overpower the cheese.
• Add the cheese gradually and stir constantly to keep the dip smooth and creamy.
• Whisk well when adding the beer to avoid lumps and help the sauce thicken evenly.

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Easy Beer Cheese Dip

This creamy, cheesy dip is pure comfort food with a little bit of a bite. It’s bold, rich, and made for dipping soft pretzels, chips, or pretty much anything.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup lager or light beer
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese grated medium or sharp
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper if desired

Instructions

 

• Add butter and flour to a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine as the butter melts. Add the garlic powder, mustard, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add beer, whisking continuously as you pour to form a smooth sauce. Cook for about 3 minutes, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened. If it’s too thick, add a bit more beer.
• Add the cheese a little bit at a time, stirring until melted.
• Serve immediately with soft pretzels or other dippers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 14gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 730mg

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