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.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon cheese dip, beer dip, cheddar dip
Servings: 48
Calories: 76kcal
- 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
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.
Makes 3 cups dip
48 servings/1 Tablespoon per serving
Recipe Tips:
- Make with turkey bacon
- Stir in chopped green chilies for added heat
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