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Beer cheese dip in a bowl with pretzels.
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Beer Cheese Dip

Beer Cheese Dip is a ranch-flavored pub-style dip that takes just minutes to make (no cooking) and is a must-have at any party.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 servings (1/4 cup each)
Calories 277kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch mix, beer, chives, and garlic powder (start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more to taste if desired). Stir to combine.
  • Cover and chill at least 30 minutes or until serving time. Garnish with more chives if desired and serve with chips, pretzels, or crackers.

Notes

  1. Cream cheese: Three, yes three whole blocks, because the recipe makes a lot of dip. Let them come to room temperature before you start.
  2. Dry ranch dressing mix: Make your own dry ranch seasoning, or buy the packet at the store. (Important: Buy the dressing mix packet, not the dip mix packet, which has a lot more sodium.)
  3. Beer: You don't even need a whole bottle, so use your favorite. Lager, pilsners, and lighter beers make a slightly sweet, mild dip. Heartier beers like stout, dark lagers, porters, or schwarzbiers will make the cheese dip a little more fully-flavored. Prefer no beer? Just leave it out; the dip is still delicious without it.
  4. Yield: This recipe makes about 4 cups of dip, enough for 16 servings, 1/4 cup each. Yes, it's a big batch!
  5. Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25 cup | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 101mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 1mg