- 4 c. (16 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 c. beer (can use nonalcoholic beer if you like)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 tsp. ground mustard
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- Items for dipping: pretzel sticks, soft pretzels, sliced smoked sausage links, Slim Jims, or sliced apples.
In a large bowl, combine the cheese and flour. In a saucepan, heat the beer, garlic, mustard, and pepper over medium heat until you see bubbles form around the sides of the pot. Reduce heat to low, and add a handful of the cheese/flour mixture. Stir constantly until almost completely melted. Continue adding the cheese, a handful at a time, allowing each addition to melt before adding the next. Be sure to stir constantly. When all the cheese is melted, and the dip is smooth, pour into a serving dish. Keep warm.
Recipe from Taste of Home Magazine (Feb./Mar. 2011).