A good beer isn't only the perfect liquid accompaniment for warm snacky finger-food; it also adds a rich, malty note to a tasty cheese dip that we serve with pretzel pigs in blankets, nachos, chips, or almost any salty dipper!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: condiment, dip, Snack, Super Bowl Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheese, sauce
Author: Emily Clifton, Nerds with Knives
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Ingredients
3cups12 oz./ 375 g grated extra sharp cheddar cheese (yellow)
1 1/2tablespoonscornstarch
6ouncesstout beer
5ouncesevaporated milk
1teaspoondry English mustardlike Colman's
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonturmeric
2teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
2ozcream cheeseroom temperature
1 to 3teaspoonssriracha or other hot sauceto taste (we used 1)
Kosher saltto taste
Instructions
In a medium bowl, toss cheese with cornstarch until coated and set aside.
In a medium, heavy bottomed saucepan set over medium heat, stir together beer, milk, dry mustard, garlic powder, turmeric, and Worcestershire sauce until simmering.
Lower heat to low and add cheddar cheese, and cream cheese, stirring until completely melted, bubbling slightly, and thickened. Stir in sriracha and season with salt to taste; serve immediately.