This Honey Mustard Beer Cheese Dip is a love letter to the emotional tug-of-war in Honey, from The Life of a Showgirl album. It’s warm, golden, a little sweet, and just bold enough to sting back. It starts soft and familiar, then swells with feeling: silky cheddar and Gouda melt into a velvety base, honey rounds the edges, Dijon adds that flirtatious bite, and beer threads through like a secret you can taste. It’s the kind of dip you linger over—comforting, layered, and yes… dangerously replayable.
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Ingredients for Honey Mustard Beer Cheese Dip
- Butter
- Flour
- Cold milk
- Honey
- Beer
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- Cheddar cheese
- Gouda cheese
How to Make Honey Mustard Beer Cheese Dip
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it smells toasty and calm.
Whisk in flour to make a smooth roux; let it cook a minute to remove the raw taste.
Slowly stream in cold milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and turns glossy.
Pour in the beer and whisk; keep it just under a simmer so everything stays silky.
Stir in honey, Dijon, Worcestershire, and a pinch each of garlic powder, onion powder, and salt; taste and balance the sweetness with mustard and salt.
Lower the heat and add the cheeses by handfuls, stirring until fully melted and velvety.
Serve warm with pretzels, bread, or veggies—because some things are meant to be dipped into again and again.
Tips & Suggestions
- Shred your own cheese for the smoothest melt—pre-shredded often contains anti-caking starch.
- I just Miller Genuine Draft, the champagne of beer, for our beer cheese, but I’ve heard Blue Moon is great, and you can use any beer you’d like.
- Add heat with chopped jalapenos, a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika if you want a moodier, less-sweet finish.
- Too thick? Whisk in a splash of milk or beer. Too sweet? Nudge with extra Dijon and salt.
- Keep it party-ready in a small slow cooker on warm, stirring occasionally.
FAQ
Can I make it alcohol-free?
Yes—swap the beer for more milk or low-sodium broth. You’ll lose a little tang, so lean on Dijon and Worcestershire to balance.
Why did my dip get grainy?
Cheese likely overheated. Keep heat low when adding cheese and stir gently. A splash of milk can help smooth it out.
Can I reheat leftovers?
Yes—low and slow on the stovetop with a bit of milk, whisking until creamy again.
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Honey Mustard Beer Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup cold milk
- 2/3 cup beer
- a pinch of garlic powder
- a pinch of onion powder
- a pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cups of sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 cup of gouda, shredded
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour to make a smooth roux
- Let it cook a minute to remove the raw taste.
- Slowly stream in cold milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and turns glossy.
- Pour in the beer and whisk.
- Keep it just under a simmer so everything stays silky.
- Stir in honey, Dijon, Worcestershire, and a pinch each of garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Lower the heat and add the cheeses by handfuls, stirring until fully melted and velvety.
- Serve warm with pretzels, bread, or veggies—because some things are meant to be dipped into again and again.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 205Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 304mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 9g
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