Sip, Dip, Repeat: Best Beer Cheese Dip Recipe Ever!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories while processed cheese is often less expensive.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories and adds creaminess, while sour cream is usually cheaper.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: broth

Non-alcoholic beer provides flavor without alcohol, and broth can be a cost-effective alternative.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar flavor profile, while red pepper flakes are often less expensive.

Line the bottom of a 12-inch cast iron skillet with thick cut bacon.

Cook the bacon until done, using a splatter guard to minimize mess.

Remove the bacon and chop it into small pieces for garnish.

Pour out excess bacon fat, leaving some in the skillet.

Add butter to the skillet with the remaining bacon fat and melt over low heat.

Once melted, add flour to create a roux, stirring for about 2 minutes on low heat.

Gradually add 1 cup of lager beer to the roux, stirring until it thickens.

After about 2-3 minutes, add 4 ounces of whole milk to the mixture, keeping the heat low.

Sprinkle in sharp cheddar cheese gradually, stirring until melted and smooth.

Add Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce to taste, mixing well.

Garnish the dip with chopped chives before serving.

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