Description
This Quick & Easy Irish Beer Cheese Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer that combines sharp cheddar, Swiss, and Monterey Jack cheeses with the rich taste of Guinness beer and a blend of spices. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, it pairs wonderfully with pretzel bites, tortilla chips, or veggies and is made effortlessly on the stovetop.
Ingredients
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Cheese Dip Ingredients
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter
- ¼ cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 Garlic Cloves, finely minced
- ¼ tsp. Cayenne Pepper
- ½ tsp. Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp. Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp. Spicy Brown Mustard
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- ⅔ cup Guinness (or beer of choice)
- 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar
- ½ cup Shredded Swiss
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack
Serving Suggestions
- Pretzel Bites, Tortilla Chips, or Veggies, for serving
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Make Roux: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely minced garlic and all-purpose flour, sautéing for 1 minute while stirring continuously to create a roux base.
- Add Seasonings and Mustard: Mix in the cayenne pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, and spicy brown mustard. Stir well to combine the spices evenly.
- Incorporate Liquids: Slowly pour in the whole milk and Guinness beer gradually while whisking continuously to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth mixture.
- Cook Until Thickened: Continue cooking the mixture over medium heat until it thickens and starts bubbling gently—this should take several minutes and results in a creamy base.
- Fold in Cheeses: Reduce heat to low and carefully fold in the shredded sharp cheddar, Swiss, and Monterey Jack cheeses. Stir gently until all the cheese is completely melted and the dip is smooth.
- Serve: Serve the dip immediately with pretzel bites, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies for dipping. Enjoy warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Shred your own cheese for optimal creaminess; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that affect texture.
- To keep warm for later, cover and keep on low heat on the stovetop, or transfer to a small crockpot on low setting. Stir well before serving.
- Try using this dip as a topping for grilled sausages on a toasted baguette or as a burger condiment for a hearty meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10th of recipe (~100g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
