Mary Cressler & Sean Martin Make Beer Cheese Dip with Bacon

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.

Sauté 3 pieces of bacon in small diced pieces until crispy, then discard the fat.

Prepare dipping items such as grilled sausage, chips, and pretzels in advance.

In a saucepan, make a roux by combining butter and flour, whisking until smooth.

Add about 1 cup of light beer to the roux and bring to a simmer.

Incorporate sharp white cheddar and yellow cheddar cheeses into the mixture.

Add a small amount of cream cheese to enhance creaminess.

Season the mixture with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Stir until the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth, then transfer to a serving platter.

Top the dip with the crispy bacon before serving.

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