Beer Cheese Dip Recipe
Our Beer Cheese Dip is an easy appetizer recipe for game days and movie nights. This warm creamy cheddar cheese dip flavored with bacon and a hearty beer is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Servings: 48
Calories: 76kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (12 oz.) frozen soft pull aparts garlic bread , such as New York brand
- 1 oval loaf sourdough bread ,about 1 lb., about 9-inches x 5-inches
- 1 cup beer ,preferably a dark ale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 Tbs. horseradish mustard
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 slices cooked bacon ,divided*
- your favorite dippers
Instructions
- Prepare garlic bread according to package directions and keep warm.
- Cut the top off and hollow out the center of the sourdough bread in shape of a football. Cut extra bread into pieces for dipping.
- In saucepot over medium-low heat combine beer, cream cheese, horseradish mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and garlic powder.
- Cook until mixture is smooth and melted, whisking occasionally.
- Chop 1 slice of cooked bacon. Stir in cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and chopped bacon.
- Heat until cheeses are melted, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer cheese mixture to prepared bread bowl.
- Cut remaining slice of cooked bacon crosswise into strips and arrange on top of dip to form "football laces".
- Serve with reserved garlic bread pull aparts, cut up sourdough bread pieces and/or your favorite dippers.
Notes
Makes 3 cups dip
48 servings/1 Tablespoon per serving
Recipe Tips:
- Make with turkey bacon
- Stir in chopped green chilies for added heat
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg