Easy Beer Cheese Dip Recipe - BubbaPie (2024)

This Beer Cheese Dip is a classic shareable appetizer that is so easy to make! Great to dip breadsticks, tortilla chips or veggies, it’s made with a variety of cheese and you can use your favorite beer! Great for game day!

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1 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

2 Beer Cheese Dip

3 What Type Of Beer Should I Use In Beer Cheese Dip?

4 What To Dip In Beer Cheese Dip

5 Storage, Leftovers and Reheating

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • WHOLESOME – Sure you could buy that stuff that comes in a jar and heat it up. But it’s got preservatives and who-knows-what-else. This homemade beer cheese dip is made with real, natural ingredients and spices!
  • EASY – And it’s really not that hard to make! Just load everything into a large saucepan and heat slowly over a medium-low heat on your stovetop.
  • FEEDS A CROWD – Entertaining a lot of hungry guests? This is the perfect appetizer for a crowd! Just offer an assortment of things to dip!

Beer Cheese Dip

You know, that cheesy, yellow sauce that makes your soft pretzel even more addicting than it already is. And while, at first glance, this ingredient list looks lengthy, I’d be willing to bet you have just about all of these ingredients in your kitchen right now!

And if you don’t, this is one of those recipes that you could certainly tweak to your own specifications! For step-by-step instructions, check out the printable recipe card below. Here is what you’ll need you’ll need to get started.

  • BUTTER – We used unsalted butter for this recipe. Melt butter in a large saucepan on the stove to start out before adding the flour.
  • FLOUR – All Purpose Flour. To make this recipe Gluten Free, you can use Gluten Free Flour. We will heat and whisk the butter and flour together to make a roux.
  • SEASONINGS – A mixture of garlic, onion, paprika and black pepper.
  • MILK – We used 2% Milk. But if you want it a little thicker and creamier, use half and half or whole milk.
  • BEER – A lighter, lager style beer is usually best for beer cheese dip. But you can use just about anything. Read below for some suggestions.
  • DIJON MUSTARD – We always recommend a nice, quality mustard for our recipes.
  • CHEESE – We use an assortment of Cheddar cheese, White Cheddar Cheese and Monterey Jack Cheese. But you can throw in just about any soft cheese that melts well: Gruyere, Swiss, Gouda, etc.. You can use a Mexican Blend of cheese to add a little kick!

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What Type Of Beer Should I Use In Beer Cheese Dip?

Either a nice, light and fresh lager works great, or a darker, stouter beer would work as well. Both will give your final product a different taste. The lager will keep the taste fresher and lighter, while the darker beers will be heavier. I’d stay away from anything fruity. Even some belgian beers can be a bit fruity so I wouldn’t try those either. Some people also like to use a hoppy IPA for beef cheese dip. This will result in a stronger “Beer” flavor in the end result. If that sounds good, go for it!

What To Dip In Beer Cheese Dip

  • SOFT PRETZELS
  • PRETZEL BITES
  • TORTILLA CHIPS
  • VEGETABLES: CARROTS, CELERY, CAULIFLOWER, BROCCOLI
  • APPLES
  • CRUSTY, HARD BREAD

Storage, Leftovers and Reheating

When serving beer cheese dip, you can always put it in a Crockpot on low and it will keep it warm and soft.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge. To reheat, put it in the microwave on 30 second intervals, stirring in between until heated through.

I would not freeze beer cheese dip. It may separate when you try to thaw it out.

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We also consider ourselves beer connoisseurs as well. On my other website, I’ve actually ranked all the best beers of my home state that I drank last year. And this year, I’m drinking at least one beer from each state. So… yeah. I like beer! This is why I was astonished when I realized that I hadn’t made a Beer Cheese Dip! This awesome Pub Style version of that classic cheese dip is rich, smooth and creamy in all the right ways!

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Easy Beer Cheese Dip

Servings 10 people

This Easy Beer Cheese Dip is ready in just minutes, and is the perfect recipe for game day, a holiday party or just a fun family night snack while watching movies. Pair your favorite beer with dijon mustard, garlic, milk, cheese, cheese and more cheese for a dip your pretzels, chips, veggies or breadsticks will love you for!

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup beer
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup white cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup Monterrey jack cheese

Instructions

  • Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the flour. Stir and heat until bubbly.

  • When the flour mixture begins to brown, reduce the heat and add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, milk, beer, and mustard. Stir to combine.

  • Allow the mixture to heat until simmering. When the milk mixture begins to thicken, remove from heat and stir in the cheeses.

  • The dip is ready to serve when all the cheese is melted and well combined.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal

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  1. Bonnie says

    This is delicious 😋

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    • Kathy says

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  2. Deborah FortI says

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    I’m assuming this amount is to ‘feed a crowd’..? Can this recipe halved ? Cut every ingredient in half..? And do I need to adjust temperature and/or cooking time ?

    Thanks,
    ~Deborah~

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    • Kathy says

      Sure it could be halved. You won’t need to adjust the temperature. You may be able to reduce the cooking time.

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  3. Keno Gallegos says

    What’s the best beer to use?

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    • Kathy says

      Either a nice, light and fresh lager works great, or a darker, stouter beer would work as well. Both will give your final product a different taste. The lager will keep the taste fresher and lighter, while the darker beers will be heavier. I’d stay away from anything fruity. Even some belgian beers can be a bit fruity so I wouldn’t try those either. Some people also like to use a hoppy IPA for beef cheese dip. This will result in a stronger “Beer” flavor in the end result. If that sounds good, go for it!

      Reply

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FAQs

What is beer cheese sauce made of? ›

Beer cheese dip is typically made by heating beer with ingredients like garlic, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan until the beer reduces, mixing in cheese and milk, and continuing to cook until the cheese is melted. The resulting mixture is a cheesy spread that can be served warm or cool.

Does the alcohol cook out of Beer Cheese Dip? ›

Roughly speaking: Beer cheese sauce, bourbon caramel and other sauces brought to a boil and then removed from the heat typically retain about 85 percent of the alcohol. Diane, cherries jubilee and other recipes that flame the alcohol may still have 75 percent of the alcohol.

How to thicken Beer Cheese Dip? ›

But you can also grab a small saucepan, add 1/2 cup of your existing cheese dip and a little flour or cornstarch (try 1 teaspoon at a time), and whisk to combine over low heat. Add this back in to your other pan of sauce and stir until incorporated (repeat as necessary to get the consistency you're after).

How long can you keep beer cheese in the fridge? ›

Beer cheese should be stored in the refrigerator, tightly covered, where it will keep for three to four days. When buying store-bought cheese, simply leave it in its original container. Transfer homemade beer cheese to an airtight container.

What is the best beer to use for beer cheese? ›

I used Fat Tire because that what I had on hand, but Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, and Miller Lite are all good options. No need to use anything fancy! What brands of cheese do you recommend? For the Cheddar, you can use a good supermarket brand, like Cabot or Tillamook.

Is pub cheese the same as beer cheese? ›

Pub cheese is a type of soft cheese spread or dip prepared using cheese as a primary ingredient and usually with some type of beer or ale added. While beer cheese is made with beer, pub cheese can be made without alcohol. Pub cheese is a traditional bar snack in the United States.

Can children eat beer cheese dip? ›

While I'll professionally say this recipe is for ages 21 and up, there isn't enough beer in this recipe to get anyone drunk from eat dip. If you're concerned about children eating this dip or want to keep this alcohol free, you can always leave the beer out.

Can a toddler eat food cooked with wine? ›

The choice is up to you. You may choose to use cooking methods that help to reduce the alcohol content and use less alcohol in a dish to make it safer for your child. Otherwise the safer option is to choose to leave out alcoholic drinks when preparing food for babies and children.

Does Wendy's beer cheese have alcohol? ›

The key ingredient in Wendy's new Pretzel Pub Burger was beer cheese sauce. With an alcohol content of 0%, the range had all the flavours and aromas of the pub, but without any of the alcohol-based consequences.

What goes well with beer cheese? ›

Beer Cheese Dip Board
  • Crusty bread, soft pretzels, bread sticks, or garlic knots.
  • Apples or pears.
  • Tortilla chips, croutons, or hard pretzels.
  • Peppers, celery, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, roasted potatoes, or fries.
  • Pepperoni, steak bites, salami, sausage links, or meatballs.
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Why did my beer cheese separate? ›

Why is my beer cheese lumpy or grainy? It's important not to overheat your cheese dip. High heat makes the proteins and fat in the cheese separate, causing the sauce to “break” and turn into a lumpy mess.

Why is my beer cheese dip grainy? ›

High heat causes the proteins in the cheese to become denatured, resulting in clumping. It's also why citrus helps fix the problem. Acids unwind the clumped-up protein molecules and prevent the sauce from seizing any further.

What is another name for beer cheese? ›

Liptauer, ktipiti, almogrote and obatzda are lovely words, but none of these names of global cheese spreads, arguably, have the simple mouthwatering elegance of “beer cheese.” This cousin of pimento cheese, pub cheese, Port wine cheese, fromage fort, Benedictine and others deserves to be in your regular repertoire of ...

Is beer cheese a southern thing? ›

Beer cheese is a tasty accompaniment to pretzels and other snacks thanks to its spicy, beer-tinged flavor. While this spreadable cheese (which is an amalgamation of different cheeses) is known far and wide these days, it most likely originated in the southern part of the U.S. nearly a century ago.

Is beer cheese a Kentucky thing? ›

Beer cheese is a cheese spread most commonly found in Kentucky.

Is there actual beer in beer cheese? ›

Beer cheese, regardless of whether it's melted and creamy or spreadable, is always made with beer.

What does beer cheese taste like? ›

It is full flavored, salty and tangy; you won't be missing out on flavor if you try this cheese. Beer Cheese is a semi-soft combination of Limburger Cheese and Brick Cheese. Not to be mistaken for the Beer Cheese dips that are popular in Kentucky, it has a very strong smell and taste.

Who makes beer cheese? ›

Kentucky Beer Cheese©

Kentucky Beer Cheese has been a family owned business for 35 years. We make in small batches to ensure the highest quality. Our focus in on the details – the taste, quality and consistency.

What makes beer taste cheesy? ›

Typical 'cheesy' characters are often associated with beers of very high bitterness. In pale lager beers, isovaleric character is regarded as an off flavour. How it is caused: Isovaleric off flavours are generally introduced by old hops.

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