Mellow Mushroom Beer Cheese Recipe
This Mellow Mushroom Beer Cheese Recipe is warm, creamy and full of bold flavor. The cheese melts smoothly and feels silky and rich.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beer any light or amber style
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Melt the butter
- Place butter in a saucepan over medium heat and let it melt slowly while you stir gently to stop burning.
Add the flour
- Sprinkle flour over melted butter, whisk constantly for one minute to cook the flour and make a smooth paste base.
Pour in the beer
- Slowly pour in the beer while whisking well so lumps disappear and the mixture becomes silky, foamy and thickening gently.
Add the milk
- Pour milk into the pan, keep whisking without stopping and let the sauce simmer until it becomes smooth, creamy and slightly thick.
Stir in cheddar cheese
- Add grated cheddar cheese by handfuls, stirring constantly so it melts evenly and blends fully into the warm sauce mixture.
Add mozzarella cheese
- Sprinkle mozzarella into the pan, stir until stretchy and smooth cheese forms, giving the dip lovely pull and soft texture.
Season the sauce
- Add Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper, stirring slowly so every flavor spreads gently through the cheese.
Adjust thickness
- Let the sauce cook a little longer or add milk slowly if needed so the beer cheese reaches your favorite dipping thickness.
Serve warm
- Pour the beer cheese into a serving bowl, keep it warm and serve right away with pretzels, bread or fries happily.
Notes
- Always grate cheese fresh for smooth melting
- Use dark beer for deeper flavor
- Add jalapeños for little heat
- Stir constantly to avoid lumps
- Reduce milk for thicker dip
- Add cream cheese for extra richness
- Try Gouda or Monterey Jack instead of mozzarella