Beer Cheese Garlic Sauce
Beer cheese garlic sauce is a classic American-style cheese sauce, especially popular in pubs and served with street food. The intense flavor of cheddar cheese and the slightly bitter character of beer create a great balance, while the cream and butter make the sauce silky smooth. This sauce is excellent with nachos, french fries or even burgers. Served with a cold beer, it is guaranteed to liven up any gathering. If you want a spicier flavor, add extra cayenne pepper or jalapeño peppers.
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 4
200
g
Cheddar cheese
150
ml
Light beer
100
ml
Heavy cream
30
g
Butter
20
g
All-purpose flour
2
cloves
Garlic
1
tsp
Dijon mustard
1
tsp
Worcestershire sauce
1
pinch
Cayenne pepper
1
pinch
Salt
1
pinch
Freshly ground black pepper
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Preparation Steps
1
Mince or grate the garlic.
2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3
Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Sprinkle in the flour and stir to combine, then cook until lightly golden brown, 1-2 minutes.
5
Pour in the light beer and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
6
Pour in the heavy cream and cook, stirring constantly, for another 3-4 minutes.
7
Stir in the grated cheddar cheese and cook over low heat until completely melted.
8
Add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper, then mix well.
9
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
10
Serve warm with french fries, nachos, or grilled meats.
