Pub Style Beer Cheese Dip
The Christmas season may be ending, but the party season is just getting started. With New Year’s Day just around the corner and the Super Bowl Sunday (which really should be a national holiday) on the way, we could all use more recipes for hearty party fare.
A great party dish does more than just feed a big crowd…….it has to satisfy them. People gnawing on plain celery sticks are NOT going to be thinking, “Wow, what a great party!” So a party dish also has to set a party mood.
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When the guests taste it, they should know they’re here to celebrate. On top of that, the perfect party dish should also be easy to make. After all, who wants to spend the whole night running in and out of the kitchen and miss all the fun? If all that sounds like an impossible wish list, then my friends, you have not been introduced to the magic of Beer Dip.
My basic Beer Cheese Dip, made with ranch dressing, is incredibly easy and always makes a splash at parties. This Pub-Style version puts a twist on the original recipe with a little garlic and spice action. Either way, it’s a sure-fire crowd pleaser. Heck, why not make BOTH!
Pub Style Beer Cheese Dip
- 16oz of sharp cheddar cheese, cut into bite-size cubes
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temp & cubed
- 1.5 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 – 2/3 cups of beer
- Place all ingredients, except for the beer in a food processor. Blend until finely chopped.
- Slowly pour in beer a little at a time until desired texture is achieved. I started with 1/2 cup, and added a little more ( about 2/3 cups).
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Served with pretzels, crackers or some veggies!
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Pub Style Beer Cheese Dip
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Ingredients
- 16 oz of sharp cheddar cheese cut into bite-size cubes
- 4 oz cream cheese room temp & cubed
- 1.5 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 - 2/3 cups of beer
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except for the beer in a food processor. Blend until finely chopped.
- Slowly pour in beer a little at a time until desired texture is achieved. I started with 1/2 cup, and added a little more ( about 2/3 cups).
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Served with pretzels, crackers or some veggies!
Nutrition
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Post updated September 2020
Made this tonight for a snack. Used Yuengling lager and my husband said its too strong. Maybe a more light beer should be used.
Made this with white cheddar, because it’s what I had handy. Delicious! … but looks pretty gross, so I would probably go with yellow cheddar in the future. I was a little too heavy on the garlic (I used cloves on the larger side), and as the previous reviewer noted, the beer flavor definitely shines through. I love it, but if you or those you’re feeding aren’t as into the flavor of beer, go with something light-tasting. This recipe is a real keeper… easy, delicious, and could be tweaked in any number of ways. Thanks!
SO happy you loved it Rick 🙂
Was it smooth or grainy? Made a beer dip years ago, so good. Can’t find “nippy cheese” rolls that were available then.
thanks.
Has anyone tested this dip warmed?
This sound absolutely fantastic. It is like something you would find at an upscale sports bar. So delicious. Thank you!
When you state that your beer cheese recipe made with Ranch Dressing is incredibly easy, and then there is no Ranch Dressing in the ingredients I am worried if I make it, it will taste like I am missing something. Seems like if you mentioned it, it is a key ingredient. Jack
Hey Jack, I think you are referring to this sentence in the post…
“My basic Beer Cheese Dip, made with ranch dressing, is incredibly easy and always makes a splash at parties. This Pub-Style version puts a twist on the original recipe with a little garlic and spice action. Either way, it’s a sure-fire crowd pleaser. Heck, why not make BOTH!”
The Beer Cheese Dip is a different recipe that I am linking to. The Pub Style Beer Cheese Dip is a completely different recipe with no ranch dressing. I am referring to 2 different recipes in that sentence. I hope the helps!