Beer Cheese (for Pretzels)
An easy Beer Cheese recipe for pretzels that will take your snacking game to the next level!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup German beer
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¾ cup sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Gouda, Gruyère, Swiss or White Cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Shred your cheese and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the flour to create the roux (a paste), whisking constantly for 1 minute until the paste is thickened and bubbly.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and beer, stirring until completely smooth and the mixture has thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients except for the cheese.
- Slowly add the cheese and whisk until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and serve immediately while warm.
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Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 0.2mg
