Irish Beer Cheese Dip
Looking for an easy and approachable recipe to help celebrate the arrival of the spring season? This beer cheese dip recipe is just for you! Pour over a quality sausage from the Tacoma Boys deli or serve alongside your favorite pretzels. The options are endless.
Ingredients
Ingredients List:
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 cup lager or other dark beer
- ¾ cup half and half
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp spicy brown or stone ground mustard
- ¼ tsp salt, to taste
Preparation
- Make the Roux In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once fully melted, whisk in the flour. Cook for approximately 1 minute, whisking constantly, to form a smooth roux without allowing it to brown.
- Beer it Up! Gradually whisk in the beer, allowing the mixture to warm through. Slowly pour in the half-and-half while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Stir in the garlic powder and onion powder. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens noticeably, approximately 3–5 minutes.
- Add the Cheese Reduce the heat to low. Add the cheese a handful at a time, stirring constantly until each addition is fully melted and incorporated before adding the next. Continue until all cheese is smoothly blended into the sauce, approximately 3–5 minutes.
- Stir & Serve! Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and salt until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the warm cheese sauce immediately, accompanied by soft pretzels or other preferred dipping items.