Beer Dip with Cheese {crock pot option}

Name: Beer Dip with Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 8 oz blocks of cream cheese, (softened); 1 1 oz package ranch dressing mix; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese; 2/3 cup beer ((preferably a darker beer))

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With only 5 ingredients, this hot Beer Dip makes an easy appetizer for a game day, party or potluck.

There are a few variations of this recipe around, but they typically call for this dip to be served cold. I do like it cold as well, but actually prefer to treat this as a warm dip and bake it in the oven.

Even if you don’t like beer, you should still give this hot beer dip a try. I’m not a huge beer fan myself (I like my wine or cider these days) .

However, I love this dip and I have had lots of friends who like this, but don’t like beer at all.

Tips and Tricks

Shred your own cheese

If you have time, I do suggest shredding your own cheese as I think it tastes better. If you are in a pinch or don’t care to shred your own, bag cheese will still work just fine.

The beer

You can use your favorite brand/type of beer for this recipe. I use a darker beer so more of the flavor will come through.

I typically use Shiner Bock, but Guinness is also one of my favorites to use.

Tailgating

I have made this lots of times for tailgates. I make the dip at home the night before, put it in an aluminium pan, and throw it on the grill on low heat for about 20 minutes.

The grill adds a wonderful, slightly smokey flavor.

Other great tailgate or game day recipes:

Recipe FAQs

What to serve with beer dip?

Pretzels are my favorite thing to dip into this, but chips, veggies or crackers also work great.

What is ranch dressing mix?

Ranch dressing mix is a dry mix of seasoning used to make salad dressing. It is not already prepared salad dressing.

You can usually find this in a small packet near the bottled salad dressings.

You can also use a homemade ranch mix. If using homemade, I suggest starting out with 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp and then tasting to see if you need to add more.

Can you make this dip ahead of time?

You can make this dip a day ahead, store in the fridge and then pop in the oven before serving.

You can also throw the mixed dip into a slow cooker in the fridge and then heat when ready.

Adapted slightly from: Lady Behind the Curtain

Instructions

Step 1 – Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

Step 2 – Using a stand or hand mixer, whip the cream cheese until creamy.

Step 3 – Mix in packet of ranch dressing mix.

Step 4 – Slowly add in the beer until incorporated.

Step 5 – Add cheese to bowl

Step 6 – Stir in the cheese

Step 6 – Spread into a small baking dish and heat in oven.