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Classic Beer Cheese Dip

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Is there any better game day snack than pretzels and beer cheese dip? This homemade version is absolutely delicious and so easy to make.
Course Appetizer, appetizers, sauces
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 217
Author Lindsay

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light beer
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tbsp spicy brown mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 8 ounce block cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 ounce block Gouda cheese shredded

To Serve

  • Pretzel Bites

Instructions

  • Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, add the flour and mix for about 1 minute. 
  • Whisk in the beer and let the beer cook out completely, about 1 minute.  
  • Whisk in the milk, mustard, and garlic powder. Continuously whisk for about 3 minutes or until the mixture has thickened.  
  • Reduce the heat to low and add a handful of the shredded cheese, whisking until completely melted. Continue to whisk in a handful of cheese at a time until all of it is incorporated.  
  • Remove from the heat and serve immediately with pretzel bites and enjoy!  

Notes

Nutrition information is just for the beer cheese dip and does not include the pretzel bites. Serving size is about 1 ounce.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 0.2mg