The Best Beer Cheese Pretzel Dip Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ cups beer (pilsner or IPA)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 8 ounces (about 3 cups) shredded extra-sharp cheddar
  • 8 ounces (about 3 cups) shredded fontina
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
Directions
  1. Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
  3. Add the miso paste, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Continue to cook, whisking constantly, for about 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually whisk in the beer, and then the milk. Continue to whisk until smooth.
  5. Cook the mixture over low heat for about 5 minutes until thickened, whisking frequently.
  6. Turn off the heat and add the cheeses, mustard, Worcestershire, and caraway, whisking until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  7. Transfer the warm beer cheese dip to a bowl and serve immediately with a variety of soft or crunchy pretzels.