4.2 from 81 votes
Beer Cheese Dip
This Beer Cheese Dip mixes sautéed bacon, onions, and two mustards with beer and cream cheese to create a rich, creamy base enhanced by sharp cheddar cheese. Hot sauce adds mild heat and depth, while crispy bacon pieces and melted cheese provide savory notes. Served warm with potato chips, this dip balances smoky, tangy, and cheesy flavors in a creamy texture.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
384 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ pound Bacon slices
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ yellow onion , diced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon mustard stone ground
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1-12 ounce beer , (preferably an IPA or dark brown ale)
- 6 cups cheddar cheese about 8 ounces, shredded sharp
- hot sauce such as Frank's or Tabasco; generous dashes
- potato chips Kettle Brand, for dipping
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add bacon to a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté 10 minutes until just crispy then remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Cool and then chop or tear the bacon into rough pieces. Discard the bacon grease.
- In a medium high-sided skillet or saucepan on medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Whisk in the mustard and then add the beer, scraping up the bits from the bottom of the pan. Increase the heat, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add the cream cheese then reduce the heat to medium. Whisk the cream cheese into the beer mixture until the cheese melts and becomes creamy. Turn off the heat.
- Set aside ¼ cup of the shredded cheddar. Add the rest of the cheddar cheese about 1 cup at a time to the beer mixture, stirring until the cheese melts and is smooth. Repeat until all of the cheese has been added.
- Stir in ¾ of the bacon, saving the rest for the top of the dip.
- Spray a 1-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the dip into the dish and top with the remaining ¼ cup cheddar cheese and the rest of the crumbled bacon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the dip is bubbling. Serve warm with potato chips.
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Notes
- To prepare in a slow cooker, cook the cheese mixture on high for 1-2 hours instead of baking to keep warm at parties.
- Use IPA or dark brown ale beer for a richer flavor, but any beer can work.
- Reserve some bacon for topping to add texture and presentation appeal.
Nutrition Information
Calories
384kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
574mg
(24%)
Potassium
126mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
856IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
428mg
(43%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 574mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 856IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 428mg | 43% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.