Beer Cheese Burgers: Juicy, Cheesy, and Loaded With Beer-Infused Flavor

Beer Cheese Burgers are grilled perfection — thick, juicy patties smothered in a sharp, creamy beer cheese sauce that drips down the sides and packs every bite with hoppy, malty richness.

Whether you’re flipping them on the patio or smashing them on a griddle, these burgers turn your average cheeseburger into a full-on beer-and-beef experience.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Patties

• 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Optional: a splash of beer in the mix for extra flavor

For the Beer Cheese Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• ½ cup beer (amber ale, pale ale, or cream ale — malty and smooth)
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar
• Optional: ½ cup Monterey Jack or pepper jack for stretch or heat

To Assemble

• 4 burger buns, toasted
• Lettuce, pickles, crispy onions, bacon, or anything else your burger heart desires

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Beer Cheese

1. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
2. Slowly whisk in beer and milk. Simmer until thickened (3–5 minutes).
3. Stir in mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Add cheese a handful at a time, stirring until melted and smooth. Keep warm.

Step 2: Grill the Burgers

1. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high.
2. Form beef into 4 equal patties and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Grill 3–4 minutes per side (or to desired doneness). Rest for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Build Your Burger

1. Place burgers on toasted buns.
2. Spoon generous beer cheese over the patties.
3. Load up with toppings and serve hot with a cold beer.

Flavor Variations

• Add jalapeños or hot sauce to the cheese for a spicy kick
• Mix bacon bits or chives into the beer cheese
• Use pretzel buns for full beer-bar energy
• Swap beef for grilled brat patties or veggie burgers — still great with beer cheese

Beer Pairing

In the Sauce

• Amber ale or pale ale for a smooth malt base
• Wheat beer for a softer finish
• Avoid IPAs — too bitter when reduced

In Your Glass

• Same beer used in the sauce
• Brown ale or Vienna lager with cheddar and beef
• Hazy IPA for contrast with spicy toppings
• Cream ale or kölsch with lighter builds

Final Thoughts

Beer Cheese Burgers are rich, juicy, and unapologetically cheesy — a full-flavor upgrade to the backyard classic. Whether you’re grilling for game day or building the ultimate bar food plate, this is the burger that pairs with your pint and never holds back.

Cheers to melty cheddar, bold beef, and beer in every bite! 🍔🧀🍺🔥

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