Easy Beer Cheese Dip
A warm and gooey beer cheese dip perfect for game day or any gathering. Serve with pretzels, crackers, or veggies!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup butter
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 12 ounces beer lager or pale ale recommended
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Stir in the beer, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually add the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth. Do not boil.
- Season with salt to taste. If the dip is too thick, add a splash more milk or beer to reach desired consistency.
- Pour the beer cheese dip into a serving bowl and serve immediately with your favorite dippers.
Notes
This dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker on the "warm" setting. For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.