Mozzarella sticks with cream sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 package (680 g) frozen mozzarella sticks
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp. premium flour
• 0.5 tsp mustard powder
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 3/4 cup beer
• 0.5 cups low-fat cream (10%)
• A little hot sauce
• 2 cups grated cheddar
• 1 tbsp. poppy seed, sesame and dried onion topping
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

Preparation:

1. Prepare mozzarella sticks according to package directions.
2. Creamy Beer Sauce:
   
   Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, mustard powder, smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until smooth, about 1 minute.
3. Whisk in the beer, cream, and hot sauce until smooth; bring to a boil and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar until melted.
4. Place the mozzarella sticks on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the seasoning mixture, chives, and drizzle with the sauce.