Simple Beer Cheese
This homemade beer cheese sauce is super easy to make and perfectly balanced in savory, sour and slightly spicy flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup beer of choice
- 1+1/2 cups shredded sharp cheese (cheddar or gruyere are my picks)
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- dash of cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and spices and cook until, stirring constantly, until the flour is browned, 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the the milk and beer a little bit at a time, whisking well until fully incorporated. Add in the Dijon mustard and continue whisking until the mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and stir in the cheese, mixing until completely melted. Serve warm with pretzels, bread, or fruit and veggies. The leftover beer cheese can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for a few days, and warmed in a small pot over low heat to reheat.