Hey, y'all! If you've ever been to Kentucky, you know beer cheese isn't just a dip, it's a tradition. This Warm Kentucky Beer Cheese is rich, creamy, and loaded with sharp cheddar, a splash of beer, and just enough seasoning to give it that signature flavor without overpowering the cheese.
Warm Kentucky Beer Cheese
One of my favorite things about this recipe is how quickly it comes together. A simple roux creates a silky base, and the cheddar melts into a smooth, velvety dip that's perfect for serving warm. Pair it with soft pretzels, crackers, toasted bread, fresh vegetables, or even fries, and you've got a recipe that's just as good for a casual snack as it is for sharing around the table.
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Warm Kentucky Beer Cheese Ingredients
- 1 cup beer of your choice
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
How to Make Warm Kentucky Beer Cheese
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, until a smooth roux forms.
- Whisk in the garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Slowly pour in the beer, about ½ cup at a time, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
- Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, whisking until completely melted and smooth.
- Serve immediately while warm with pretzels, crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables.
Pro Tips For Making This Recipe
- Shred your own cheddar for the smoothest, creamiest texture.
- Add the cheese a little at a time to prevent clumping.
- Keep the heat low once the cheese is added to avoid a grainy sauce.
- Choose a beer you enjoy drinking, since its flavor comes through in the finished dip.
- If the dip becomes too thick, whisk in a splash of additional beer until it reaches your desired consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
A lager, amber ale, or pale ale all work well. Avoid overly bitter IPAs if you want a milder cheese flavor.
Yes. Refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat gently over low heat, stirring often.
Sharp cheddar is traditional, but you can mix in white cheddar, smoked cheddar, or Monterey Jack for a different flavor.
Soft pretzels, crackers, toasted baguette slices, celery, carrots, broccoli, fries, and warm soft bread are all great options.
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Recipe
Warm Kentucky Beer Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 cup beer of your choice
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, until a smooth roux forms.
- Whisk in the garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Slowly pour in the beer, about ½ cup at a time, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
- Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, whisking until completely melted and smooth.
- Serve immediately while warm with pretzels, crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Shred your own cheddar for the smoothest, creamiest texture.
- Add the cheese a little at a time to prevent clumping.
- Keep the heat low once the cheese is added to avoid a grainy sauce.
- Choose a beer you enjoy drinking, since its flavor comes through in the finished dip.
- If the dip becomes too thick, whisk in a splash of additional beer until it reaches your desired consistency.
Nutrition
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JC
Johanna says
Hi there. Your instructions say to combine flour and butter but there is no butter on the ingredients listed. Would it be the same measurement as flour?
JCP says
Thank you so much for catching that - I have updated! Yes, for the roux, do even parts flour + butter. 🙂
Appreciate you,
JC