A Great New Years Eve Party Dip: Beer Cheese Dip

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still providing flavor

Grab a medium to large sized pot, preferably a heavy-bottomed one like a cast iron pan.

Melt 3 tablespoons of salted butter over medium heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of corn starch to the melted butter and whisk until a nice paste forms.

Add spices: 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of table salt, 3/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of ground mustard, 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Whisk everything together.

Slowly drizzle in 1 cup of half and half (or a mix of 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream) while whisking until thickened.

Add 2/3 cup of beer slowly while whisking, ensuring it is incorporated well.

Reduce heat to medium-low and add 6 ounces of shredded cheese (a blend of sharp cheddar and monterey jack). Stir until melted.

Add 4 ounces of softened cream cheese cut into cubes and stir until smooth, ensuring the heat is not too high to prevent burning.

Stir in either 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce or 2 teaspoons of coconut aminos, and optionally add 1-2 teaspoons of dijon mustard if desired.

Keep the dip warm and serve, adjusting seasoning with salt, pepper, or spices as needed.

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