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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup milk
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3/4 cup German dark beer
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2 teaspoons stone ground mustard
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 cup freshly grated sharp Cheddar cheese
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1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Melt butter In a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Continue whisking; pour in milk. Whisk in beer; cook until mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Stir in mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in Aleppo pepper; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.
Cook’s Note
I used a German Dunkel, a dark lager beer. Others to try include Shiner Bock, and Yuengling Black & Tan. The flavor will change based on the beer you choose.
Crushed Aleppo pepper is available online; I bought mine from Savory Spice Shop. Ancho chile powder is a good substitute.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
95 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
3g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 95 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 7g | 8% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
Sodium 139mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 4g | 7% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 100mg | 8% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 47mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.