Gluten-Free Beer Cheese
This gluten-free beer cheese dip is a smooth, creamy cheese sauce made with sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and a mild gluten-free beer for a rich, savory flavor. It comes together in about 25 minutes and turns simple ingredients into a warm, scoopable dip that’s perfect for parties, game days, or an easy snack.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup gluten-free beer
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the gluten-free flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Slowly whisk in the beer and milk until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3–5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cheddar cheese in handfuls, stirring until fully melted before adding more.
- Serve warm with gluten-free crackers, bread, pretzels, vegetables, or sliced potatoes.
Notes
Recipe Variations:
- Stir in finely diced jalapeños for heat, a pinch of smoked paprika for depth, or a few tablespoons of crispy bacon for extra savory flavor.
- Substitute beers based on preference.
- Gruyère, Monterey Jack, or a mix of cheeses work well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 0.2mg