Beer Cheese Dip

by Sabrina Snyder

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16 Servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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Easy Beer Cheese Dip is the ultimate creamy dip appetizer made in just 15 minutes. Serve it the next time that you are watching the big game!

This Cheese dip makes the perfect Appetizer for game day! If you love this recipe, check out my Nacho Cheese Sauce and Queso Dip to add to your next game day spread too.

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Why You’ll Love This Beer Cheese Dip?

  • It only takes about 15 minutes to make with just five simple ingredients, so you can have it ready in no time!
  • Perfect for dipping pretzels, nachos, or veggies, this dip is always a hit at parties, guaranteed to impress your friends.

Sabrina’s Beer Cheese Dip Recipe

What could be better than a rich, cheesy dip for game day? It’s a must-try because it’s just so delicious and easy to make! It is sure to take any snack to the next level. This dip is super easy to whip up whether you’re a kitchen pro or just starting out. It’s perfect for hosting a party or just hanging at home; this sauce is a total crowd-pleaser that everyone will rave about.

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Dinner, then Dessert

Beer Cheese Dip Recipe

Easy Beer Cheese Dip is the ultimate creamy dip appetizer made in just 15 minutes. Serve it the next time that you are watching the big game!
Yield 16 Servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Author Sabrina Snyder
Cheese dip surrounded by chips
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Ingredients
 

  • 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
  • 1 cup beer , (use your favorite – I used Heineken)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded (the sharper the better)
  • 8 ounce mozzarella cheese , shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

  • Add your cream cheese and beer to a large saucepan over medium heat and whisk until creamy.
  • Add in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and garlic salt until completely melted.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping foods like bread, chips, pretzels, or vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 44mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 428IU | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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Chef’s Note

When you’re making this cheese sauce, you want to make sure you get the correct thickness and texture. You don’t want it to be thin and soupy, but you also don’t want it to have thick chunks in it. The key to getting the correct texture is to stir it enough to break everything up. If it gets too thin, add in a thickening agent, like a cornstarch slurry, until it reaches the correct thickness.

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About this Recipe

This sauce has the perfect mix of creamy cheese and the unique taste of beer, which really amps up the taste. Depending on the beer flavor you use, you can pick the perfect dipper to complement the cheesy dip’s overall flavor. You can easily adjust the dip’s flavor based on your mood too! I have ideas down below in my Variations section. Whether you’re in the mood for something sharp or smooth, it is super easy to whip up!

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened: Adds a rich and creamy texture that gives the sauce that smooth consistency we all love.
  • 1 cup Beer: Adds fun flavors and a little kick, giving the dish unique flavors that make it pop.
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded: Brings that sharp, tangy goodness that’s just too tasty to resist.
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese, shredded: Adds the gooey stretchiness we all love, making it perfect for dipping.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt: Gives the dip a savory kick that takes the flavor to the next level.

Can this be made ahead of time?

You can definitely make this ahead of time! Don’t leave this dip out at room temperature for more than two hours, but you can keep it in a slow cooker for up to 4 hours. Alternatively, you can store it in an airtight container for up to four days. All you have to do is reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.

Serving Ideas

Beer Cheese Dip is an amazing appetizer that you can serve up with all sorts of tasty dippers, like soft pretzel bites, chips, veggies (like cauliflower or celery sticks,) or even onion rings or fries. If you’re preparing for a party, add some Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread and torn sourdough bread to the table for a sweeter side.

How to Store

  • Store: Let the dip cool down to room temperature before you refrigerate it. As long as you keep it tightly sealed in an airtight container, it should last about 4 days.
  • Reheat: To reheat, simply use a microwave-safe dish and heat in 30-second intervals, or warm it gently on the stovetop over low heat. Add a small amount of heavy cream for the optimal texture.
  • Freeze: One of the most asked questions is “can you freeze beer cheese dip?” I would not recommend it for a couple of reasons. First the texture will be off as it thaws because the water separates from the fat. Second, the beer flavor will become more muted as you thaw and reheat it.

Frequent Questions

What kind of beer should I use?

The kind of beer really is up to you. Reds, ambers and stouts are usually used, avoid anything too hoppy.

Does beer cheese have beer in it?

Yes. But you can always use non-alcoholic beer if you don’t want to use regular beer.

How do you thicken cheese dip?

Mix cornstarch with equal parts water and stir until combined. Add 1 teaspoon at a time, mixing in completely each time, until it reaches the thickness you want. You can also use all-purpose flour, but cornstarch is better since you don’t have to use as much and can control the thickness better.

Variations

  • Add-Ins: If you want spicy cheese dip, you can slice up some fresh jalapeños and mix them in. Remember that spice gets hotter when it’s refrigerated, so keep that in mind when you put away the leftovers for later.
  • Cheese: You can mix and match your cheeses to get different overall flavors. Try pepper jack cheese, white cheddar, or extra sharp cheddar cheese. You can experiment with the sharpness of the cheese to compliment your choice of beer as well.
  • Spices: Try mixing in some garlic powder, kosher salt, or a dash of Dijon mustard to get some new flavors. You can also add in a Cajun spice blend, paprika, or onion powder to mix things up a bit.

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About the Author: Sabrina Snyder

Sabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon.

Sabrina Snyder is a professionally trained personal and private chef of over 10 years who is the creator and developer of all the recipes on Dinner, then Dessert.

She is also the author of the cookbook Dinner, then Dessert – Satisfying Meals Using Only 3, 5 or 7 Ingredients, published by Harper Collins.

She started Dinner, then Dessert as a business in her office as a lunch service for her coworkers who admired her lunches before going to culinary school and becoming a full time personal chef and private chef.

As a personal chef Sabrina would cook for families one day a week and cook their entire week of dinners. All grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning was done along with instructions on reheating. As a private chef she cooked for private parties and cooked in family homes in the evenings for families on a nightly basis after working as a personal chef during the day.

Sabrina has been certified as a ServSafe Manager since 2007 and was a longstanding member of the USPCA Personal Chef Association including being on the board of the Washington DC Chapter of Chefs in the US Personal Chef Association when they won Chapter of the year.

As a member of the community of food website creators Sabrina Snyder has spoken at many conferences regarding her experiences as a food writer including the Indulge Food Conference, Everything Food Conference, Haven Food Conference and IACP Annual Food Professionals Conference.

Sabrina lives with her family in sunny California.

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  1. The texture turned out like slime. It wouldn’t stay on a chip. What did I do wrong? I use quality ingredients.

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    1. I am so sorry the comment, I am just seeing this tonight. I am sure the recipe has long been cooked/or not but I still want to try to help.

      The first step, cooking down the beer and cream cheese, really needs some time to thicken and make the mixture creamy. Try cooking it down longer next time!

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  6. I am a lover of cheese and this Dip is definitely going to be one of my favorite. My next party option for sure. The Beer sounds interesting.

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  8. I haven’t made this yet, but I can tell by the ingredients that it will be Awesome !!
    You have all the Best recipes !!

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