Creamy Beer Cheese

Dive into the bold and velvety flavor of Creamy Beer Cheese, a crowd-pleasing dip that’s perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights in. This quick and easy recipe combines sharp cheddar and cream cheese with the rich undertones of beer—choose a lager or ale for the best flavor—creating a luscious, savory sauce with just the right amount of tang. Enhanced with garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, and a hint of smoked paprika and cayenne, this indulgent dip offers a perfectly balanced kick of spice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile beer cheese pairs flawlessly with soft pretzels, crusty bread, or crisp veggies for dipping. Whether you’re hosting or snacking, this creamy sensation will have everyone coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup beer (preferably a lager or ale)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons ground mustard
• 0.25 teaspoons paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.

Step 2

Whisk in the all-purpose flour to form a roux, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is golden and no floury taste remains.

Step 3

Gradually whisk in the beer and whole milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium-low and slowly add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese, stirring until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 6

Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.

Step 7

Keep stirring and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beer cheese is creamy and smoothly combined.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Serve immediately with pretzels, bread, or your favorite vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(869.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1805.2

Total Fat 143.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 456.8mg	0%
Sodium 3097.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 75.0g	0%

Vitamin D 155.4IU	0%
Calcium 2043.5mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 861.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.3%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 10.9%