What Can I Substitute for Beer in Beer Cheese Dip
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Taste: The taste might be the best part! Two kinds of cheeses and some staple spices balance out the beer taste perfectly.
Texture: Not too liquid-y but not too thick like a chowder either. Just the perfect texture to dip a pretzel into and enjoy! You can also easily play around with the recipe to get your preferred consistency.
Ease: Incredibly easy to make and ready in less than 10 minutes.
Pros: You won't find an easier appetizer. Perfect for when you have company over and need something quick.
Cons: None.
Would I make this again? Absolutely. You'll never get tired of this dip because you can always switch up what you serve it with.
I couldn't share my recipe for Easy Homemade Pretzels without also sharing the best pretzel companion: homemade beer cheese dip.
This is the ultimate easy appetizer that comes together in hardly any time at all. It's perfect for game nights with friends, taking to a potluck at work, gameday – you name it. I've also listed ideas for what to pair your beer cheese with in the pink tip box below.
One of the great things about this recipe is you can also experiment with the consistency if you prefer a thinner or thicker dip.
Add a bit less milk for a thicker dip or more milk for a thinner sauce.
No matter the final consistency or what you serve it with, I promise you're going to love this beer cheese dip.
How to Make Beer Cheese Dip
Ingredients for this beer cheese recipe:
- Unsalted butter – make sure to use unsalted, otherwise you might end up with an overly salty dip.
- All-purpose flour
- Whole milk – this works best for a creamy dip. Milk alternatives and lower fat milk products simply won't work as well.
- Beer – I typically use a wheat beer but you can use any beer you'd like. More on this below.
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dijon mustard
- Spices – garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and kosher salt add the perfect amount of flavor without adding much heat. If you want more spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Cheeses – I love using sharp cheddar cheese and gouda cheese, but gruyere, fontina, or other melting cheeses work well here too! Just make sure it's freshly shredded so it melts down smooth (your food processor makes quick and easy work of shredding lots of cheese!).
What's the best beer for beer cheese sauce?
Use any beer you enjoy drinking! I prefer something with a more amber color and wheat flavor, like a German Hefeweizen. You can also use non-alcoholic beer if you prefer.
How to make beer cheese dip:
- In a medium saucepan, start by making a roux (mixture of melted butter and flour). A thick and clumpy paste should form.
- Whisk in the milk until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in the remaining ingredients.
- Remove the dip from heat and pour into a dish. Allow to cool slightly to thicken.
What to serve with beer cheese dip:
- Homemade pretzels
- Veggies
- Tortilla chips
- Roasted potatoes
- Sourdough bread
- Spread on a burger bun before adding your patty + other toppings
How to store beer cheese dip:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Serve your beer cheese with:
- Homemade Pretzels
- Soft Pretzel Bites
- Sourdough Bread
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (32 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2/3 cup wheat beer
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated smoked gouda cheese
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Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, and whisk together until a thick and clumpy paste (roux) forms and the raw flour cooks out, about 1 minute.
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Gradually whisk in the milk. Continue whisking until it slightly thickens, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and whisk in the remaining ingredients.
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Remove the cheese dip from heat and pour into a serving dish. Allow to cool slightly to thicken. Serve warm.
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Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Heat over stovetop or in the microwave before serving again.
Photos by Joanie Simon | The Bite Shot
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I share trusted baking recipes your friends will LOVE alongside insights into the science of sweets. I'm a professionally trained chef, cookbook author, and cookie queen. I love to write about all things sweet, carb-y, and homemade. I live in Phoenix, Arizona (hence the blog name!)
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