2 cups of your favorite beer (Andria uses “Good Old Potosi” or “Lux”)
1/3 cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups Half & Half cream
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped bacon for garnish
Instructions
Sauté chopped bacon. Drain on towel and set aside.
Cook carrots, onions, and celery in butter for 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add a bit of flour at a time and whisk constantly.
Next stir in Half & Half cream, beer, broth, mustards and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat. Then gradually add cheese while stirring.
Ladle into bowl; garnish with bacon and green onion.