Beer Cheese Dip {with crock pot option}

With only 5 ingredients, this hot Beer Cheese 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 cheese 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:

• BBQ Pretzel Football Cheese Ball
• Pizza Dip
• Rotel Dip with Ground Beef
• Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wing Dip

Recipe FAQs

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.