Pretzel Cheese Dip (Beer Cheese)

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Pretzel Cheese Dip (Beer Cheese)

Make your own flavorful pretzel cheese dip with a few simple ingredients. You'll love this mouth-watering beer cheese and will want to dip everything in it!

Prep Time5

Cook Time7

Servings: 6

Calories: 272

Author: Sauce Fanatic

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole milk
⅔ cup beer
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese about 10 ounces

Instructions

Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 3-5 minutes.
Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Let the roux cook until it thickens, about 1 minute.
Add the beer, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and cheese. Whisk until the cheese is fully melted.
Transfer to a serving bowl and let cool slightly to thicken. Serve with soft pretzels.
Leftovers can be tightly covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Heat on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving again.

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Notes

Cheese sauce is too thick: You can gradually whisk in more milk to thin it out.
Make it spicy by adding a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
Storage: Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Reheat: Add a small amount of milk and warm gently over low heat until smooth and creamy.

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