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Creamy Irish Pub Cheddar and Guinness Beer Cheese Dip Recipe with Easy Pretzel Bites

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A rich, velvety dip blending sharp Irish cheddar and Guinness stout, perfect for cozy gatherings and served with soft pretzel bites.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces sharp Irish cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Guinness stout beer
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • About 40 pretzel bites (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Warm the Guinness stout in a medium saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add the softened unsalted butter to the warm Guinness and whisk until melted.
  3. Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste and create a smooth thickening base.
  4. Stir in garlic powder, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low and gradually add shredded sharp Irish cheddar cheese, about 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy.
  6. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl or small crockpot set on low to keep warm.
  8. Serve immediately with soft pretzel bites for dipping.

Notes

Warm the Guinness before adding to the roux to mellow bitterness. Add cheese gradually over low heat to prevent clumping. If dip thickens too much when cooled, stir in a splash of warmed Guinness or milk. Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting results. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend or cornstarch and use gluten-free pretzels.

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Keywords: beer cheese dip, Irish cheddar, Guinness, pretzel bites, creamy dip, pub food, appetizer, party dip

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