Recipe Details | Rick's Cooking School

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bacon (preferably smoked or double smoked), cut into 1 inch slices (omit and replace with 2 tablespoons of oil or butter for vegetarian)
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, diced (more to your taste)
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup flour (rice flour for gluten free)
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle/can ale (gluten free for gluten free)
• 2 cups chicken broth or chicken stock or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (or more for your taste)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• cayenne, salt and pepper to taste