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**(We’ve updated our Beer Cheese post, see the updated version here).**
Last year Applebee’s came out with their Brew Pub Pretzels with Beer Cheese. I tried one bite and was immediately hooked. Honestly, my friends and I will order carside to go at midnight just so I can bring those delicious treats home with me. I knew I needed to figure out how to make my own before I drain my bank account (Ha! But seriously…) so, with Manda’s help, I finally did!
Inspired by Applebee's Brew Pub Pretzels with Beer Cheese, this creamy beer cheese is perfect for dipping soft pretzels, veggies or bread!
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 cup beer, Blue Moon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1-1/2 cups colby jack cheese, shredded*
- 1-1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded*
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
- salt & pepper to taste
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In a small sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add flour and whisk to combine, cooking about one minute until smooth.
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Gradually add in beer and milk, whisking constantly.
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Add garlic, dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
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Switch to a wooden spoon and stir frequently until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. The sauce should begin to coat the back of the spoon.
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Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
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Add cayenne pepper and salt & pepper to taste.
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Serve immediately, while warm.
You can find the recipe for the soft pretzels here.
Please note that this recipe is inspired by Applebee's beer cheese and is not a copycat recipe - just something similar we love!
*Be sure to shred your own cheese and not buy the pre-shredded kind! The cheese sauce won't have the same consistency if you don't shred your own.
Go make yourself a batch or two!
xo. Caitlin
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