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Applebee’s Beer Cheese Dip

Creamy Applebee’s Beer Cheese Dip for Epic Game Day Fun

This Creamy Applebee’s Beer Cheese Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game day, featuring a luscious blend of cheeses and crisp pale ale.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip Base
  • 2 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted based on preference
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 1 cup Blue Moon Ale or other pale ales
  • 1 cup milk whole milk for creaminess
For the Flavor
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • few dashes hot sauce to taste
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup Colby Jack cheese shredded from block
  • 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese shredded from block
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Serving
  • 1 bag tortilla chips or pretzels for dipping

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Whisk in flour to create a smooth roux, stirring continuously for about 1 minute.
  2. Gradually pour in Blue Moon Ale and whole milk, whisking steadily until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, onion powder, and hot sauce. Keep stirring for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and add shredded Colby Jack and sharp white cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheeses melt completely.
  5. Taste the dip and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy warm with tortilla chips or pretzels.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, always shred cheese from the block instead of using pre-shredded varieties.

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