Vegan Beer Chzzz

Makes about 1 quart 

Half a yellow small diced

2 stalks celery, small diced

2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

1 bay leaf

4 tablespoons unsalted vegan butter

3 tablespoons all purpose flour (substitute gluten free flour)

1 ¼ cups unsweetened plain oat milk

¾ cup lager or pilsner style beer

¼ cup nutritional yeast

1 - 8 oz bag shredded vegan cheddar cheese

Salt & pepper

In a medium saucepan, add the butter, onion, celery, garlic, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper then saute over medium high heat until the vegetables are soft and translucent. 

Add the flour and mix well to coat. Add the beer and milk. Stirring frequently, bring to a simmer and let cook another 2-3 minutes until thickened. 

Remove the bay leaf, add the cheese and nutritional yeast. Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the mixture until smooth. 

Return to the pot, adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve warm in a crockpot, kept over low heat, or in a fondue pot.