Beer Cheese Dip

Ingredients

• tablespoon sunsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• cup lager beer(see note)
• 1/2 cup shalf & half
• teaspoon Dijon mustard
• teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• oz (1 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese
• oz (1 cup) shredded Gruyère cheese
• tablespoon chopped fresh chives, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until the flour is completely absorbed. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
2. While whisking constantly, slowly pour in the beer and half & half. Whisk in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly, then reduce to a simmer and continue cooking, whisking frequently, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
3. With the heat on low, add the cheeses a handful at a time, whisking between each addition, until the cheese is fully melted before adding more. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle with fresh chives, if using. Serve immediately.

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