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Beer Cheese Dip – Warm cheddar cheese dip made with plenty of bacon and beer! Great for dipping soft pretzels, chips or just about anything!
What do you think of when you think of cheese dip? For me, the first thing that comes to mind is soft pretzels. That seems kind of strange, but it is my favorite thing to dip in a beer cheese dip.
And the best part, this beer cheese dip recipe is super easy to make! You can have it ready in no time. And if you leave out the bacon you can have it ready in no time. So it is the perfect game day or party dip.
You really can’t go wrong with anything when it involves cheese, bacon, and beer! This is the ultimate cheese dip for any get together. If you have having a game day party or even need a holiday appetizer, this is going to disappear in just seconds.
This was one of the first recipes I shared when I started blogging in 2011, and it is still a must make for us 12+ years later! So darn easy to, so anyone can make it!
What You’ll Need
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- Bacon
- Flour
- Beer – you want some kind of Amber Ale that will give flavor but not over power the dip
- Dijon Mustard
- Cream Cheese
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Tabasco Sauce – just enough to give it flavor, it is not spicy at all!
- Salt & Pepper
How To Make Bacon Cheese Dip
- In large pan over medium heat, cook bacon until browned and crispy. Remove from pan, and place on paper towels to drain.
- Leave a couple tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan. Stir in flour, and cook for about 1 minute until the flour is completely blended.
- Whisk in beer, and cook until it starts to thicken, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in mustard.
- Turn heat down to low. Mix in cream cheese. Add cheddar cheese a handful at a time. Stir until cheeses are melted and dip is hot.
- Mix in salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
- Fold in about 3/4 of the bacon. Use the rest for garnish.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Use good quality cheese. You will want a block of cheese, not the pre-shredded stuff. It will melt better and make for a creamier more delicious dip.
- Pick beer you enjoy drinking. This beer cheese dip doesn’t taste like you are drinking a beer, but you do get the flavor in the background. So pick on you like drinking. This is the time to break out the good stuff. Save the light beer for something else.
- Use a good pan. Make sure you have a heavy duty pot or pan when making this. If you use a thin pan, it will not heat evenly, and you could end up with burnt cheese. And no one wants that!
- Use a whisk. You may be tempted to break out the spatula when you are mixing in the cheese, but a whisk lets you get the sauce nice and smooth and creamy!
- If you want to make this for a party, you can keep it warm in a crockpot, but you want to make sure it is warm and melty when you serve it.
How To Serve Beer Cheese Dip
This dip really goes with just about anything!
- Tortilla Chips
- Crackers
- Veggies
- Soft Pretzels
Storage
If you have leftovers you can store this in an airtight container in the fridge. You will want to reheat over a medium low heat in a saucepan. You may need to add a splash of milk to thin it out.
More Delicious Dip Recipes
- Crab Rangoon Dip
- Baked Mexican Cheese Dip
- Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Chili Cheese Dip
- Cheesy Corn Dip
- Baked Goat Cheese Dip
Beer Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, , diced
- 3 tablespoons Flour
- 1 12-ounce bottle amber ale
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 ounces cream cheese, , cut into pieces
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, (I used Siracha)
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In large pan over medium heat, cook bacon until browned and crispy. Remove from pan, and place on paper towels to drain.
- Leave a couple tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan. Stir in flour, and cook for about 1 minute until the flour is completely blended.
- Whisk in beer, and cook until it starts to thicken, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in mustard.
- Turn heat down to low. Mix in cream cheese. Add cheddar cheese a handful at a time. Stir until cheeses are melted and dip is hot.
- Mix in salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
- Fold in about 3/4 of the bacon. Use the rest for garnish.
- Serve immediately or keep warm in a crockpot.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This started out great- wonderful idea, who doesn’t love beer, bacon, cheese, etc.- only the instructions are a bit off. You don’t mention what to do with the hot sauce, pepper, and salt, as well as what to do with all that bacon I cooked. It says to dice it up, but the last step of making this is the shredded cheese. It was simple enough to figure out on my own but there was the panic of “What do I do?” when making it right before an event. It also took about twice as long to make it. Everyone says they loved it but I’m not sure if it was worth the stress.
Sorry those instructions were missed. The recipe was recently updated, and those were not added back in. I have taken care making sure it is now correct, thanks for letting me know. Glad to hear that everyone loved it.
I almost made a terrible mistake by making just a cheddar ale dip. With bacon, the trifecta is complete. Thank you for posting this! I adapted the recipe (very slightly) on my post with real rye pretzel bites, and the combo was to die for. I love your blog!
I want to eat this all the time!
All the epic flavors!!
This will not last long in my house! Coupled with some pretzel bites it doesn’t stand a chance!
Being from WI, I just adore everything cheese! And this dip looks AMAZING!
Yeah, baby. YEAH!
This recipe sounds delicious ! Where did you find the small pretzel bites ?
They are homemade pretzels that are just cut into bites. But Costco sells pretzel bites in the frozen section as well.