Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup beer
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 oz. cream cheese
8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Thinly sliced scallions, for serving
Pretzels and crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, just until the raw flour taste cooks out. It will turn into a thick paste.
- Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly.
- Continue cooking until the mixture thickens, 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the beer, Dijon, and smoked paprika.
- Continue cooking for another minute.
- Stir in the cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Continue cooking and stirring constantly until the cheese has melted.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with fresh scallions.
- Serve alongside some pretzels or crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers