Easy Pub-Style Beer Cheese Dip
Make this creamy, rich beer cheese dip in under 15 minutes. It delivers bold, pub-style flavor perfect for game day or parties.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup lager beer (like a pale ale or pilsner)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Shred the sharp cheddar cheese if you did not buy it pre-shredded.
- Place the shredded cheese, softened cream cheese, beer, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) into a medium saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
- Continue stirring until all the cheese is completely melted and the dip is smooth and velvety. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. The dip will thicken slightly as it cools.
- Serve the warm beer cheese dip immediately with your favorite dippers.
Notes
- For the creamiest texture, shred your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded varieties, which contain anti-caking agents.
- Use a beer you enjoy drinking, such as a light lager or a mild amber ale.
- This dip is best served warm. If it cools too much, reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring often.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 11
- Cholesterol: 55
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