Beer Cheese Sauce

By mrockwoodRecipes

Ingredients:

  • 15 lb New York American cheese
  • 6 lb smoked gouda cheese
  • 1 QT heavy cream
  • 2 Qt Milk
  • 3 Qt Lager Beer
  • 1 1/2 c All Purpose Flour
  • 1 lb. Unsalted Butter

This is a great and simple cheese sauce for Mac and Cheese or to pour over French Fries or Brussels Sprouts.

Cooking Method:

  • Peel the rind off the smoked gouda
  • Shred all the cheese in a food processor
  • Scald the milk and cream in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  • In a separate saucepan over low heat melt the butter. When it’s bubbling, add the flour and whisk until slight golden color. (Roux)
  • Add the hot milk/Cream in a steady stream.
  • Add in the Beer
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and stir occasionally until the sauce thickens
  • Add in the cheese
  • Stir occasionally until the cheese is dissolved

Yields: 20 L