Pimento-Beer Cheese Sauce

Name: Pimento-Beer Cheese Sauce
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 16 Servings
Ingredients: 🧈 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup stout beer; 🥛 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 🧀 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos

Cost $8, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

10 Min
16 Servings
$8

Pimento-Beer Cheese Sauce

Cost $8, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

10 Min
16 Servings
$8

INGREDIENTS

Base
- 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 cup stout beer
- 🥛 1 cup whole milk
Flavoring
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Main Components
- 🧀 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos

STEPS

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Gradually whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, until a thick paste forms, about 1 minute. Whisk in beer until combined. Gradually whisk in milk and mustard.

Bring to a simmer, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in cheese until melted. If needed, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach desired consistency. Whisk in pimentos, salt, and pepper.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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Calories

2
Protein
2
Carbs
4
Fats

💡 Serve with kielbasa or andouille sausages, brats, or soft pretzel bites for optimal pairing.Add milk incrementally to achieve your desired sauce consistency.For a spicier kick, experiment with adding hot sauce or ground cayenne pepper.