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Beer Cheese Dip
Fire up your appetizer menu and your sales with this irresistible warm and cheesy dip. Paired with a warm, salted soft pretzel, this cheesy delight featuring Merkts Sharp Cheddar Cheese combines two crowd favorites—cheese and beer.
Preparation
Equipment:
Stovetop or Electric Bain-Marie
For Cheese Dip:
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Place the full containers of Merkts Sharp Cheddar, the beer, and the milk in a double boiler (or in an electric bain-marie) and gently heat to fully melt the cheese.
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Add and whisk together the garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
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Hold warm for service. You can also refrigerate and reserve cold until service.
To Make 1 Order:
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Ladle 4 ounces of the warm dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of scallions.
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Serve 1 warm soft pretzel alongside the dip.
Ingredients
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portions
48
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serving size
4 Ounces Cup and 1 Soft Pretzel
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day part
Lunch, Dinner
Cheese Dip:
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3
Containers of Merkts Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread, 5 lbs each
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2
12oz. bottles of beer
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2 1/4
cups whole milk
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1 1/2
tbsp garlic powder
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1 1/2
tbsp onion powder
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2
tsp red pepper flakes
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1
cup minced scallions
Pretzels:
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48
Salted soft pretzels, warmed
