5.0 from 3 votes
Beer Cheese Dip
Beer cheese dip is the ultimate comfort appetizer. Combining beer and cheese, nothing conjures up images of visiting with friends and good conversation more than this dip.
Prep Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 492 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- Two oz cream cheese (softened or room temperature)
- One oz dry Ranch salad dressing mix (or dry dip mix)
- 2 cups old cheddar cheese (finely grated)
- 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.
- Stir in the 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!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
492kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
1073mg
(45%)
Potassium
107mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.04g
(0%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1207IU
(24%)
Calcium
803mg
(80%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1073mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1207IU | 24% |
| Calcium | 803mg | 80% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.