Beer Cheese Dip

Beer Cheese Dip

Father's Day
5 min
355 kcal / serving

This creamy beer cheese dip is ready in just 15 minutes. It's the perfect tangy snack recipe to bring to a Super Bowl party. Keep it warm in a slow cooker!

Ingredients

  • ¼ c.unsalted butter
  • ½ c.finely chopped yellow onion
  • ¼ c.all-purpose flour
  • 1can ipa beer
  • ¼ c.half-and-half
  • 6 oz.shredded fontina cheese
  • 6 oz.shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp.dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp.worcestershire sauce
  • chopped chives and/or black pepper, for garnish
  • pretzels, to serve

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Gradually whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until lightly browned, about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Gradually whisk in the beer and half and half. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thickened and just begins to bubble, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the cheeses, whisking constantly, until melted and combined. Remove from the heat.

  3. 3

    Whisk in the Dijon mustard and the Worcestershire sauce. Garnish with chives and black pepper, if you like. Serve with pretzels; re-warm gently as needed.