This Beer Cheese Pull-Apart Bread is pure snack-time satisfaction — a warm, golden loaf stuffed with garlicky beer cheese and baked until bubbly, gooey, and crispy on the edges.

It’s the kind of appetizer that gets devoured in minutes, whether you’re serving it at a game-day party, holiday gathering, or beer-soaked weekend feast.

Ingredients

• 1 round sourdough loaf or boule (8–10 inches wide)
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

For the Beer Cheese:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• ½ cup beer (amber ale, lager, or pale ale – avoid hoppy IPAs)
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
• Optional: ¼ tsp cayenne or hot sauce for heat

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Beer Cheese Sauce

• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute.
• Slowly whisk in beer and milk. Simmer until thickened, 3–5 minutes.
• Stir in mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cheeses.
• Stir until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat.

Let the cheese sauce cool slightly so it thickens enough to scoop into the bread.

Step 2: Prep the Bread

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Using a serrated knife, slice the bread in a crosshatch pattern (like a grid), cutting deep but not all the way through — about 1-inch squares.

Step 3: Stuff the Bread

Mix melted butter with minced garlic and brush all over the bread, getting into the cracks.
Using a spoon or your hands, stuff the beer cheese into the crevices. Go big. More cheese = better.

Optional: sprinkle the top with more shredded cheese or herbs.

Step 4: Bake

Wrap bread loosely in foil and bake for 15–20 minutes.

Uncover and bake another 5–10 minutes until the top is golden and crisp, and the cheese is melty and irresistible.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve With:
  • Extra beer cheese sauce for dipping
  • Spicy mustard or ranch
  • Pickles, olives, or sliced cured meats
• Make It a Meal:
  • Serve alongside soup, chili, or salad
  • Add chopped bacon or jalapeños before baking for extra punch
  • Use as the centerpiece on a beer-themed appetizer board

Beer Pairing

• In the cheese:
  • Amber ale
  • Vienna lager
  • Blonde ale or pale ale
• In your glass:
  • The same beer used in the sauce
  • Cream ale or Kölsch for clean contrast
  • Stout or porter if pairing with bacon/strong cheese

Final Thoughts

Beer Cheese Pull-Apart Bread is cheesy, gooey, garlicky glory baked into every bite.
It’s the kind of dish people crowd around, tear into, and ask, “You made this?”

Simple to prep, stunning to serve, and absolutely built to pair with your favorite pint.

Cheers to golden loaves, melted cheese, and beer in every bite! 🍞🧄🍺🧀

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