Upgrade Your Sloppy Joes with a Homemade Beer Cheese Sauce

If you’re a fan of cheese and beer, you’re going to love this recipe for Beer Cheese! This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for parties or as an appetizer for a casual gathering. Plus, it can be used to make delicious sloppy joes on a pretzel bun.

Ingredients:

• 4 tbs butter (use Kerrygold, it’s law.)
• 2 tbs flour
• 2 cups beer
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tbs stone ground mustard
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar Jack
• 1 tbs salt
• 1 tbs fresh ground pepper

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add flour and whisk for one minute.
3. Slowly add beer while whisking continuously. Then add milk, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and gradually add shredded cheese while whisking continuously.
6. Salt and pepper to taste.

That’s it! Your beer cheese is now ready to serve.

To make sloppy joes on a pretzel bun with this beer cheese, follow these additional steps:

Ingredients for Sloppy Joes:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbs Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• Pretzel buns

Instructions for Sloppy Joes:

1. In a large skillet or blackstone griddle, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain the excess fat if using a skillet.
2. Add diced onion and bell pepper to the griddle or skillet and cook until softened.
3. Add ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes.
4. Toast the pretzel buns to your liking using your griddle, skillet, or in the oven.
5. Place a generous amount of beer cheese on the bottom half of the pretzel bun, then top with the sloppy joe mixture.
6. Add additional beer cheese on top of the sloppy joe mixture and place the top half of the pretzel bun on top.

Enjoy your delicious Beer Cheese Sloppy Joes on a Pretzel Bun!

Need ideas for a side dish that pairs well with this recipe?
Try our Ultimate Summer Side: Honey Chipotle BBQ Baked Beans with Peaches.