Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-/2 cups milk
1 cup beer or water
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
croutons, optional

Preparation:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk, beer, Worcestershire, mustard, salt and pepper. Heat to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often. Stir in cheese until melted. Garnish with croutons. (Stir in salsa, bacon bits, cilantro for Tex-Mex taste.)