Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup beer, such as IPA
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a small sauce pot set over medium-low heat, cook the beer and milk just until warmed through but not boiling.
- In a separate medium sauce pot set over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, until the mixture is slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the Dijon mustard and smoked paprika.
- Slowly stream in the warm beer mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in the Worcestershire and grated cheese and and cook, whisking frequently, until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Serve immediately.