Beer Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
• 1 bottle (12 Oz. Size) Ale
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• ½ teaspoons Sriracha (can Substitute Hot Sauce Of Choice)
• 1 clove Garlic, Minced
• ¼ teaspoons Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste
• 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese - Softened And Diced
• 2-¼ cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Ground Black Pepper To Taste

Preparation

1. Meanwhile, prepare the beer-cheese sauce: In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until slightly foaming. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 ½ – 2 minutes, until pale in color.
2. Slowly whisk in the beer. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium. Stir in the mustard, Worcestershire, Sriracha and garlic. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
3. Add in the salt and cream cheese. Stir to thoroughly incorporate.
4. Reduce heat to medium low. One handful at a time, add the cheddar cheese, stirring in between each addition. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and keep warm, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.

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