Beer Cheese Dip Recipe (Easy Game Day Appetizer)
Description
This creamy beer cheese dip recipe comes together on the stovetop in about 20 minutes, and it might be my favorite warm dip to set out on game day. It’s perfect for a Super Bowl party, a tailgate, a potluck, or a regular Saturday night when everybody wants a cheesy snack instead of supper. Smooth, savory, and made with your favorite brew, this easy appetizer tastes like the pub cheese you’d order out… for a fraction of the price.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp. all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup beer
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. mustard
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 1/2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a medium skillet or saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Once melted, sprinkle the flour over the butter and whisk to combine. It will form a thick paste.
- Cook 1 to 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour the milk over the flour mixture, whisking to combine.
- Once the milk is incorporated, whisk in the beer.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt, and stir.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in the cheese, continuing to cook and stir until the cheese is melted and smooth. Do not boil.
Notes
Shred the cheese yourself and let it come to room temperature for the smoothest dip.
Any beer you enjoy will work, including flat beer or non-alcoholic beer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 148
- Sugar: 2.2 g
- Sodium: 257 mg
- Fat: 11.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.7 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 7.1 g
- Cholesterol: 32.6 mg
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