Beer Cheese Dip

Steps

1. 1Place medium saucepan on stovetop over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons salted butter and let butter melt completely, swirling and tilting pan as needed to distribute butter across surface.
2. 2When butter is melted, add ¼ cup all-purpose flour and whisk until flour is fully incorporated into melted butter.
3. 3Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika over roux and whisk until spices are fully incorporated. Cook roux 1 to 2 minutes or until spices become fragrant and roux develops rich reddish-orange color.
4. 4Remove saucepan from heat and let cool slightly. While whisking constantly, slowly add ¾ cup milk of choice (at room temperature) in small increments, whisking until mixture is smooth.
5. 5Add 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard and whisk to incorporate. Once mustard is incorporated, slowly pour in 1 cup beer of choice, whisking constantly until beer is fully incorporated.
6. 6Return saucepan to stovetop over medium heat. Simmer mixture 2 minutes or until thickened. Consistency should resemble gravy.
7. 7Remove saucepan from heat and let cool slightly. Add 2 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar in small increments, whisking between each addition until cheese is fully melted. Once all cheese has been added, whisk mixture until all cheese is melted and dip is smooth and thick.
8. 8Transfer beer cheese dip to serving bowl and serve warm with desired sides for dipping.