Description
A creamy and flavorful appetizer dip made with non-alcoholic beer and beef bacon, perfect for game day or movie night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pieces beef bacon, diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup non-alcoholic lager beer
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp yellow cheddar
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped chives
- Soft pretzels or pretzel bites, for serving
- Kielbasa sausage, grilled and sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the diced beef bacon in a cold saucepan over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to the pan with the bacon fat, melt it, and whisk in 2 tablespoons flour to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup non-alcoholic lager beer and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Stir in ½ cup whole milk until smooth.
- Reduce heat to low and add 4 ounces of cream cheese until melted, then add 2 cups shredded white cheddar and 1 cup shredded sharp yellow cheddar, stirring until smooth.
- Add 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Mix well.
- Stir in half of the crispy beef bacon and warm for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with remaining bacon and chives, and serve with soft pretzels and kielbasa sausage.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat gently on low heat and add a splash of milk if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg