August 5, 2014

BEER CHEESE AND BROCCOLI CHOWDER

1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. all purpose flour
2 c. half-and-half
1 12-oz. can beer
1 lb. Velveeta cheese
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1/4 tsp. hot sauce
1/8 tsp. salt
2 c. chopped broccoli, lightly steamed

Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium-low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.  Cook 1 min., stirring constantly.  Gradually add half-and-half and beer; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, until thickened.  Add cheese; cook over medium heat until cheese melts.  Stir in Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp. red pepper, hot sauce, and salt and steamed broccoli.  Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with additional red pepper before serving.