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Beer Cheese Dip for Pretzels

This simple Pretzel Cheese Dip is the perfect gameday appetizer! Made from just three ingredients, this classic Beer Cheese Dip pairs perfectly with pretzels.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 524 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup beer
  • 8 oz. cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Soft pretzels to serve

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the beer to a simmer.
  2. Once simmering, add cream cheese cubes and lower the heat. Stir until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Slowly add in shredded cheese by the handful. Stir until melted.
  4. Serve warm with soft pretzels.

Notes

  • This Beer Cheese Dip recipe was originally shared by The Culinary Compass and was republished here with permission as a part of the Freaky Friday Collaboration.
  • Any light beer should work in this recipe! The flavor of the beer will come through the flavor of the sauce, so take that into consideration. Sam used Bell's Two Hearted Ale while I used Oak Highlands Brewery DFDub, which is a dark-style lager.
  • We simmer the beer first to cook off some of the alcohol. This also helps the cream cheese melt more easily.
  • Don’t add the shredded cheese all at once—but a handful at a time. This will ensure the sauce doesn’t get clumpy.
  • Add different flavors by using a different type of beer. Make sure it’s a beer you like, though.
  • You can try different cheeses, too, to add different flavors. Perhaps you want to go in a TexMex direction and add shredded Mexican blend cheese.
  • Store leftover Pretzel Cheese Dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, warm in the slow cooker or zap in the microwave. Be prepared to add a little extra beer or a bit of milk to make it creamier if it’s still pretty thick.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 712mg (30%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 524kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 712mg 30%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.