Ingredients
The following ingredients have 6 Servings
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup milk, divided
- ½ cup beer (a lager or an ale – your preference)
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper (plus more for garnish)
- 3 cups shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese
Instruction
- In a medium sauce pan over medium heat melt the better. Whisk in the flour.
- Take the pan off of the heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons of the milk until smooth. Then whisk in 2 more tablespoons. Add 1/4 cup of the milk and whisk that until smooth followed by the final 1/4 cup of milk.
- Stir in the beer, Dijon, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne. Return the pan to medium heat and stir until thick and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add the cheese one big handful at a time, whisking after each addition to melt it in. Taste and add more garlic, salt, and cayenne if desired. Garnish with a pinch more of cayenne.
