Pimento-Beer Cheese Sauce

Name: Pimento-Beer Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup stout beer; 1 cup whole milk, or more as needed; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounce); 1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained (1/3 cup); Pinch of salt; Pinch of black pepper

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This béchamel-based sauce includes stout beer, Dijon, Cheddar cheese, and pimentos. Serve with kielbasa or andouille sausages, brats, or soft pretzel bites.

By

Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD

Updated on March 24, 2025

close up on pimento beer cheese sauce dripping off of sausage

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

2 cups

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Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup stout beer
1 cup whole milk, or more as needed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 ounce)
1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained (1/3 cup)
pinch of salt
pinch of black pepper

Directions

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Gradually whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, until a thick paste forms, about 1 minute. Whisk in beer until combined. Gradually whisk in milk and mustard.
Bring to a simmer, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in cheese until melted. If needed, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach desired consistency. Whisk in pimentos, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

59	Calories
4g	Fat
2g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 59
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	6%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 81mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g	5%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 40mg	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.

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