Spicy Beer Cheese Dip

When we found out our friends over at Hoff & Pepper released a German-inspired hot sauce, we knew we had to use it to spice up some beer cheese dip! Whether it's game day, Oktoberfest or you're just looking for a tasty snack, if soft pretzels are on the menu, this beer cheese dip is a must-have on the side. 

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The Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 cup beer
• ½ cup whole milk
• 2 tsp spicy brown mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Few shakes of Hoff Haus Sauce
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

The Steps

1.  Heat butter in the Stargazer 10.5-inch cast iron skillet until melted. Add flour and whisk until combined.
2. Add in beer, milk, mustard, Worcestershire and spices and whisk until smooth. Continue to cook until thickened. 
3. Add in cheese (a handful at a time) and whisk until smooth.
4. Reduce heat and add in Hoff Haus Sauce (and salt and pepper to taste).
5. Serve immediately with soft pretzels and enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Serves: 4-6