Condiment Series | Cheesy Beer Dip | Dip

Day 29

When I read about this dip, I thought it was unusual, though very simple. I often cook with wine but have never used beer for cooking. Yes I've heard and had the beer batter fried fish and I love it but have never cooked myself. So I wanted to give this a shot.

I love all the ingredients including my beer so this has to be a yummm dip !! The name says it all; but but but, it's not something I want in my fridge all the time. It is perfect for those days when you want a sinful gooey cheese rush ! On days when it's raining and you are home, tucked in bed with your favourite book or a movie or when you want to impress your guests at a party !! (it makes quickly and easily and you can make lots and lots of it.)  

I told a friend about it and her instant reaction was "oh the boys will be very happy" !! :-) Why only the boys I'd be happy too. :-)

The beer and cheese blend in beautifully and the beer adds a mild malty sweetness to the dip . It has a hint of the fermented fragrance. Enjoy it with a french baguette or bread sticks or even crudites. 

The original recipe had asked for a lot more cheese but I did not have the guts to add so much of it so I have reduced the quantity. You can of course add as much more as you like. 

Cheesy Beer Dip

Ingredients

2 tbsp Butter

2 tbsp Flour

¾ cup milk, divided

½ cup beer (beer of your choice)

1 tsp English Mustard

¼ tsp Salt

A pinch of sweet paprika (plus more for garnish)

150g Processed Cheese (the original recipe asked for 300g of cheese)

Directions:

1. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat melt the butter. Whisk in the flour.

2. Take the pan off of the heat, once the aroma rises, whisk in 2 tablespoons of the milk until smooth.

3. Then whisk in 2 more tablespoons. Add ¼ cup of the milk and whisk that until smooth followed by the final ¼ cup of milk. All this needs to be done quickly and make sure there are no lumps formed.

4. Stir in the beer, mustard, paprika and salt. Return the pan to medium heat and stir until thick and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

5. Add the cheese and continue to whisk. Once blended in, adjust the seasoning.

6. Transfer in serving dish and garnish with sweet paprika.

Happy Dipping !!