Warm Kentucky Beer Cheese
Warm Kentucky Beer Cheese is a creamy cheddar dip made with beer and simple seasonings for a classic Bluegrass favorite.
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
Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 528mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 375IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 0.3mg
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