Beer Cheese Recipe

This beer cheese recipe is a warm, creamy dip made with sharp Cheddar cheese, German dark beer, and flavorful seasonings. It comes together quickly and pairs especially well with Bavarian-style pretzels, bratwurst, sliders, or even macaroni and cheese. Discover more flavorful recipes like Beer Cheese Recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup milk
• ¾ cup German dark beer
• 2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup freshly grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon crushed Aleppo chile peppers, optional
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Gather all the ingredients.
• Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• Whisk in the flour until smooth.
• Continue whisking while gradually pouring in the milk.
• Whisk in the beer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
• Stir in the mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
• Add the shredded Cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted.
• Stir in the Aleppo chile peppers, if using.
• Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 10
• Yield: Not specified