Description
Beer Cheese Dip is a rich, creamy appetizer that combines the sharpness of cheddar cheese with the smoothness of cream cheese, elevated by the bold flavor of your favorite beer. Perfect for game day, movie nights, or summer barbecues, this delightful dip pairs wonderfully with crunchy pretzels or crispy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup beer (lager or pale ale)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp hot sauce
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine cream cheese and half of the beer. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, and hot sauce; mix well.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese while stirring continuously until melted.
- Pour in the remaining beer to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve warm with pretzels or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg