Creamy Beer Cheese Dip for Pretzels
Flavorful, smooth and cheesy, this is the best creamy beer cheese dip for pretzels! It comes together quickly and is easy to make with simple, no-fuss ingredients.
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon salted butter
- 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup beer*
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 1 ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese* freshly grated
- 1 cup gouda cheese* freshly grated
Instructions
- Freshly grate all cheese before beginning recipe.
- Melt butter on medium-low heat setting. Whisk in flour until thickened and smooth, creating a roux. Continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly pour in milk and beer alternating the two, whisking continuously until mixture is slightly thickened.
- Whisk in hot sauce, worcestershire sauce and spices until combined.
- Gradually add cheese and whisk until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Beer: Keep in mind that the kind of beer you use will alter the flavor. A dark beer will produce a more pronounced beer flavor and a lighter beer will be much less robust. Any kind of beer will work best in this recipe, it is all about personal preference.
Cheese: Any kind of cheese will work in this recipe. Feel free to swap out one or the other. Pre-shredded cheese has additives in it that will make your dip grainy. Please shred your own cheese for this recipe, you won't regret it!
Make ahead instructions: Make the recipe as directed and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to one day in advance. Before serving, heat it on the stove low and slow, whisking constantly until smooth again. I recommend adding a little bit more milk to get it back to a smooth and creamy consistency again.