Categories: Dressing/Sauces
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground chile de arbol (can substitute cayenne pepper)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup beer, Belgian style wheat beer (Blue Moon)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup half & half
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk; allow flour to cook for 2-3 minutes to cook out the ‘floury’ taste. Add garlic, chile, paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Slowly add beer and chicken broth. Whisk until there are no lumps. Add cheese and whisk constantly until you have a smooth mixture. Add half & half and Worstershire. Reduce heat to low, until ready to serve, whisking occasionally.
- Enjoy!