Description
Get ready to impress your guests with this creamy Applebee’s Beer Cheese Dip Recipe, a delightful appetizer that captures the essence of your favorite pub dish right in your kitchen. This rich and savory dip combines gooey cheddar and Colby Jack cheese with a hint of beer for a flavor explosion that’s perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights in. The best part? It’s quick to whip up, making it an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings. Serve it warm alongside crunchy tortilla chips or soft pretzels, and watch as it disappears in no time!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Blue Moon beer (or other pale ale)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 & 1/3 cups Colby Jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 & 1/3 cups sharp white cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk until well combined to form a roux.
- Gradually add beer and milk while whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, onion powder, and hot sauce.
- Remove from heat and gradually mix in the shredded cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm with tortilla chips or pretzels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg