Bratwurst Sliders - Cooperative Living

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup beer
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cup hand shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup onion (cut into 1-inch strips)
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• 16 oz bratwursts (all pork, links)
• 5 pretzel buns (sliders)