Beer Cheese Dip
Beer cheese dip is the ultimate appetizer for game day parties and more. You can change it up but still keep the great flavor by using alcohol free beer.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 492kcal
Ingredients
- two 8 oz packages cream cheese (softened or room temperature)
- one 1 oz package dry ranch salad dressing mix (or dry dip mix)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup beer or as needed
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt (to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon Paprika (to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the cream cheese with the ranch dressing mix until thoroughly combined together.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mix in your choice of beer, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency (add a little more for a thinner dip).
- Stir in the seasoned salt and cayenne pepper. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour. Overnight is best for the most flavor.
- If you want to serve this dip warm, simply whisk constantly in a small saucepan over low heat, or microwave on high in 1 minute intervals, stirring after every minute, until the cheese dip is warm, smooth and heated through.
- Grate some fresh cheddar, dice up some parsley and sprinkle on top before serving with fresh baked pretzels, crackers, hard pretzels, or even fresh veggies!
Notes
- Calories will depend on the cheese type and beer used.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1073mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1207IU | Calcium: 803mg | Iron: 0.2mg