Mellow Mushroom Beer Cheese Recipe
Mellow Mushroom Beer Cheese is a rich, creamy cheese spread that is popular in the US. It is used as a dip for pretzels, crackers and veggies, as a spread in sandwiches, and can be served as a side dish with burgers and meatloaf.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Tillamook Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
- 4 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- 3/4 stick butter
- 3 tablespoons flour or more as needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces of light flavor beer
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook the roux for 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until it starts to darken.
- To thicken the roux, add 3 tablespoons of flour, and whisk until a paste forms and the sauce starts to brown.
- Pour in the beer and stir in the chili powder and salt. Stir constantly for approximately 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Add the cheese cream and stir until it is fully melted. Slowly add the shredded cheese in small amounts, stirring constantly until it melts and becomes a rich cheese sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 428kcal