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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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That combined with pretzel bites is dangerous!
No, you can definitely NOT go wrong with cheese, beer, and bacon! This looks perfect for an afternoon of football watching!
What a perfect fall dip, I love the side of pretzel bites!
Oh man, I can just see myself hogging this entire thing on a football Sunday! The tiny soft pretzels are where it’s at.
I definitely want to get in on this!
What a perfect dip for the Fall season, love the pretzel bites. I have a number of recipes from when I began blogging and the photos are not too good and I’ve slowly been doing what you did here re-taking the photos. Hope your weekend is wonderful!
This looks so great, especially with those little pretzel bites!
WOW this is a perfect dip for the fall season. I would have a hard time stopping myself from overloading. Smile.
Bacon, ale and cheddar in fabulous dip? Oh boy, I could get in trouble with a bowl of this. 🙂
I’ve been dying to make more cheesy dips, and this one looks ultra fabulous!!!