Beer and Cheddar Dip
(from greenfood’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 5 people
Ingredients
- Produce
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
- Condiments
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Baking & Spices
- 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- Dairy
- 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
- 3 cups Cheddar cheese, sharp
- 3/4 cup Milk
- Beer, Wine & Liquor
- 1/2 cup Beer
Directions
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In a medium sauce pan over medium heat melt the better. Whisk in the flour.
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Take the pan off of the heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons of the milk until smooth. Then whisk in 2 more tablespoons. Add 1/4 cup of the milk and whisk that until smooth followed by the final 1/4 cup of milk.
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Stir in the beer, dijon, garlic powder, salt and cayenne. Return the pan to medium heat and stir until thick and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Add the cheese one big handful at a time, whisking after each addition to melt it in. Taste and add more garlic, salt and cayenne if desired. Garnish with a pinch more of cayenne.