Guinness and Gruyere Cheese Sauce
What happens when you find a rogue bottle of Guinness in the fridge? You turn it into a luscious gruyere and beer cheese sauce!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons diced white or red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Guinness
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded gruyere
Instructions
- In a small saucepan melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion, and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the flour, and stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in the Guinness, milk, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring to a light simmer and add gruyere by the handful, stirring well.
- Once the cheese is incorporated remove from heat.
- Serve with all of your favorite things!
Notes
To store: Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days.
To reheat: Heat on high in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until warmed through.