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Beer Cheese Sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 ¼ cup each

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup beer (light or dark)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions

For the Beer Cheese Sauce

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly add the half and half, whisking constantly until it comes to a boil.
  • Whisk in the beer, garlic powder and onion powder. Cook on low, stirring frequently until bubbly.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cheeses until melted.
  • NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING (1/4th CUP, 64g): 133 calories, 10g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 1g trans fat, 32mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 4g total carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 1g sugars, 5g protein, 8mcg folate, 1mg vitamin C, 0mg iron.
  • Serve with Soft Pretzel Bites.
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