đź«• What Makes This Recipe So Good
Pub-inspired beer cheese dip is hands-down one of my absolute favorite party appetizers. I’ve been making it for years and every time, without fail, it disappears in what seems like seconds. I’d say it’s safe to assume my family’s pretty fond of this dip, too. Can you blame them? A bowl of rich, creamy, full-bodied melted cheese, best eaten with warm soft pretzels or crusty bread? How could you not love it? Making the dip is SO easy, and only takes about 15 minutes or so. It’s just a matter of adding an ingredient, then whisking, then adding, then whisking. Best of all, it’s made in one saucepan, so cleaning up after is a breeze. You can customize your beer cheese dip any way you like. First of all, you absolutely must use your favorite beer, whatever it is. You’ll definitely notice the beer in the dip, so don’t make it taste like something you hate. I would avoid anything fruity or floral, though. Instead of cheddar cheese, try pepper jack or gouda. Rather than smoked paprika and garlic powder, use cayenne, salt, pepper, even a little hot sauce or Worcestershire. Serve it with soft pretzels, fresh veggies, or even smoked sausages – trust me, it’s delish.
👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips
Dairy products can curdle or separate if they’re heated too quickly, so you don’t want to add cold milk or cold cheese to a hot saucepan or hot liquids. Be sure to bring them to room temperature before you get started. When it’s time to incorporate each ingredient in the recipe, move the saucepan off the heat and let it cool a little. The less shock to the dairy, the better! Speaking of dairy, let’s chat cheese. Whatever cheese you decide to use, don’t buy the prepackaged, pre-shredded stuff. Instead, buy a fresh block and grate or shred it yourself when you get home. The prepackaged versions have added starches and fillers that keep the cheese from clumping in the bag. Those same ingredients keep it from melting like it’s supposed to, and can make your dip grainy or gritty.
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