Beer Cheese Dip Recipe

How to Make Beer Cheese Dip

Ingredients:

• Unsalted butter – Make sure to use unsalted butter, otherwise you might end up with an overly salty beer cheese dip.
• All-purpose flour – Measured correctly! 
• Whole milk – This works best for a creamy dip. Milk alternatives and lower fat milk products simply won’t work as well.
• Beer – I typically use a wheat beer but you can use your favorite beer. More on this below.
• Worcestershire sauce – For flavor.
• Dijon mustard – For flavor.
• Spices – Garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and kosher salt add the perfect amount of flavor without adding much heat. If you want more spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• Cheeses – I love using sharp cheddar cheese and gouda cheese, but Gruyere/Swiss, fontina, or other melting cheeses work well here too! Just make sure it’s freshly shredded so it melts down smooth, for a beer cheese dip with a super silky texture. Tip: your food processor makes quick and easy work of shredding lots of cheese!

What’s the best beer to use?

Use any beer you enjoy drinking will make for a great beer cheese dip! I prefer something with a more amber color and wheat flavor, like a German Hefeweizen or Lager. I don’t recommend an IPA, as that super hoppy flavor will override the cheese (unless that’s your favorite kind of beer and you love the hoppy flavor; then by all means, go for it). Be careful that the beer you use doesn’t have added flavors like fruits or sugary sweets. You can also use non-alcoholic beer if you prefer.

How to make this dip:

1. In a medium saucepan, start by making a roux (mixture of melted butter and flour). A thick and clumpy paste should form.
2. Whisk in the milk until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low, and stir in the remaining ingredients. Stir until combined and smooth.
3. Remove the dip from heat and pour into a bowl or serving dish. Allow to cool slightly to thicken before serving your beer cheese dip.

What to serve with beer cheese dip:

• Homemade Bavarian-Style Pretzels – these go SO perfectly with this beer cheese dip!
• Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites
• Veggies (broccoli, carrots, celery, cauliflower) 
• Tortilla chips
• Roasted potatoes
• Sourdough bread
• Spread on a burger bun before adding your patty + other toppings

How to store:

Store this beer cheese dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.