Beer Cheese Dip
Cold beer cheese dip for pretzels or chips is here! It tastes good paired with a loaf of or 3 ingredient beer bread too!! Bring this to your next barbecue or party and it will surely be a hit with everyone. An easy appetizer that never lasts long during Super Bowl or a potluck.
Ok, we will start off by saying we are not a beer drinker. We personally prefer a glass of wine every now and then when company comes over BUT when used in this cold dip recipe with beer and everyone asks for the recipe.
We seriously can't keep our hands off of this, served cold! Pair it with some pretzels, chips, or a loaf of the best beer bread alongside your hot dip recipes and people will go crazy over it. Believe us it won't last long. It is good!! We're a sucker for dips. Whether we are having people over for a barbecue, or it is a holiday we LOVE snacking. Dips make snacks that much better.
We've made beer bread many times with different dips. This time when we was making jalapeno poppers we thought some of the ingredients could be made into a dip. It turned out to be good! Let us show you how to make it…it's super easy!
Do you eat beer cheese cold or hot?
We mean you can enjoy this either way, depends on your occasion. In this case we was bringing it to a potluck with pretzels and chips around it and it is definitely everyone's favorite snack before the meal arrives.
If we were to make those big Annie Anne's pretzels we might want more of a soupy hot beer dip to dunk those in. In the case of pairing with our Sausage Balls with Red Lobster Biscuit Mix We like it cold.
Can kids have beer cheese dip?
We made a version without the lager and realized that it wasn't nearly as good. There is little in it so you don't have to worry about the kids taking a small bite. that 1/4 of a cup brings so much flavor to this creamy cream cheese based dip. If you were worried about the small bit of alcohol though you could us a non-alcoholic beer instead.
If you want a mild heat dice 1/2. If you're into more of a “fiery” flavor dice the whole thing (after you remove all the seeds). We like diced chiles in a can and those aren't spicy but bring a wonderful flavor to it. You could try those too, or use both!
Ingredient notes
Beer can be any type you like though we like a pale ale, pub style beer will give this a deeper flavor
Cream cheese softened so it incorporates well with the other ingredients. You would do the same thing with sweeter versions like our pineapple cream cheese dip (that is actually great served along side this).. You can find dairy free variations out there if necessary that taste amazingly similar.
Mayonnaise is a surprising new addition that will encourage more creaminess. We like Best Foods better than Miracle Whip because it doesn't have that vinegar flavor that detracts from the lager.
Shredded cheddar cheese is what we use, sharp cheddar cheese is our fave for a pub style cheese dip though white cheddar would be milder
Diced jalapeno and/or chiles is what we add for game day to make it a spicy beer flavor duo.
If you love this, try our Instant Pot beer cheese soup too. Now that can be a complete meal and not something you'd pair next to your charcuterie plate for a party.
Beer Cheese Dip for Pretzels
The base is basically beer, cheddar cheese and cream cheese which in itself is pretty good. Add some diced jalapenos and WOW. You can pair it with all sorts of things but soft pretzels next to our ever so popular dijon mustard pretzel dip is always the best.
Beer Cheese Dip Recipe
By Cold beer cheese dip recipe that tastes good!! You've got to make this at your next bbq or party, super easy recipe to make. Prep: 10 minutes minsTotal: 10 minutes minsServings: 8 Save Recipe Saved! Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix well. It is easier if you leave the cream cheese on the counter so it gets softer and once all items are mixed well put into a container
- When you get the consistency you want, wrap bowl with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour or so to intensify flavors, or serve immediately if you desire.
Nutrition
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Additional Info
Course: Appetizer, SnackCuisine: American Tried this recipe?Mention @thetypical_mom or tag #thetypicalmom!If you are serving this to guests you will want this to look pretty. The best way to get this done but still make it look presentable is to mix it in a bowl, but don't serve it in that. It will get a bit messed up in the process so have your prettier serving dish on the side. Once done we put in an airtight container in the refrigerator to cool. My preference.
Then when ready to serve move it from there to a pretty bowl of sorts. Then you can use this same container if you do in fact have some leftovers. We generally won't save any left though because if there were any kids present they most likely double dipped and we don't want to share their germs later.
Try it for yourself with different types of ale. Darker versions will become more intense while milder lighter bottles will give you a chance to taste more of the cheese flavors. Some like to add 1 packet of dry ranch seasoning for another tweak, you could try that too. Serve pressure cooker beer can chicken to boot!
