Ingredients

• Produce
• 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
• Condiments
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Baking & Spices
• 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• Dairy
• 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
• 3 cups Cheddar cheese, sharp
• 3/4 cup Milk
• Beer, Wine & Liquor
• 1/2 cup Beer

Directions

1. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat melt the better. Whisk in the flour.

2. Take the pan off of the heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons of the milk until smooth. Then whisk in 2 more tablespoons. Add 1/4 cup of the milk and whisk that until smooth followed by the final 1/4 cup of milk.

3. Stir in the beer, dijon, garlic powder, salt and cayenne. Return the pan to medium heat and stir until thick and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. Add the cheese one big handful at a time, whisking after each addition to melt it in. Taste and add more garlic, salt and cayenne if desired. Garnish with a pinch more of cayenne.

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