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Beer Cheese Dip Recipe

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This warm beer cheese dip is creamy, comforting, and designed for effortless hosting. Made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, and lager beer, it is perfect for sharing with pretzels at any casual gathering.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese cut into 1 inch squares
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar shredded
  • 1½ cup Smoked Gouda shredded
  • 3 oz Velveeta Cheese cut into 1 inch squares
  • 10 oz Lager Beer
  • ½  tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½  tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¾ tsp Dijon Mustard
  • ½ tsp Ground Cayenne Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Shred cheese, and cube cream cheese, and Velveeta. Set aside. In a saucepan over low heat, warm the beer until it begins to steam. Do not let it boil. Starting with warm beer creates a gentle base that helps the cheese melt evenly and prevents clumping when it is added.
  • Add the chopped cream cheese and whisk until fully melted and smooth. Gradually add the shredded cheddar and smoked gouda, whisking constantly.
  • Once the shredded cheeses are melted, add the Velveeta and continue whisking until the dip is smooth and cohesive.
  • Stir in garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and cayenne pepper. Keep the heat low and whisk until creamy. Garnish if desired and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Hosting Notes: This is the kind of dip that works hard for you when you are entertaining.
  • Make it just before guests arrive, then transfer it to a small crockpot set to warm
  • Keep extra beer nearby and stir in small splashes throughout the evening to loosen the dip as needed
  • Set out soft pretzels, hard pretzels, and celery sticks so guests can choose their favorite dipper
  • This dip holds beautifully during long game nights and buffet-style Super Bowl parties

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 18gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 725mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 929IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 501mgIron: 0.2mg
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