Beer Cheese Dip

This ultra-smooth and creamy beer cheese dip is an easy appetizer, ready in under 10 minutes. Unlike other recipes that can turn clumpy as they cool, this dip stays perfectly creamy, making it a crowd-pleaser every time!

Get ready for what might be the perfect party food—a pub-style beer cheese dip that’s sure to be a hit!

This homemade cheese sauce is packed with bold, smoky flavor and comes together so quickly and easily that you’ll want to add it to every game-day menu.

Made with extra-sharp cheddar, a hint of garlic, paprika, and your favorite beer, it’s just like the appetizer you love at your favorite pub, only better!

The best beer cheese dip ingredients

• Beer: Pabst Blue Ribbon is the best beer for beer cheese dip. If you're looking for a pub-style beer cheese dip, trust me the flavor is spot on! You can use any beer of your preference.
• Heavy cream: Provides richness and creaminess to the dip. Do not substitute with regular milk, as it will not be rich enough.
• Egg yolk: Creates a silky smooth base for the seasonings and cheddar cheese.
• Seasonings: Garlic powder, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese: You must shred the cheese instead of buying it pre-shredded.  Pre-shredded cheese has a coating on it to prevent the shreds from sticking to each other, which will cause your beer cheese to be clumpy!

How to make the best beer cheese dip

1. Add the heavy cream, egg yolks, and seasonings to a saucepan and cook over medium heat until just simmering. 
2. Add the beer and shredded cheese. 
3. Stir for one minute, remove from heat, and continue to stir until the cheese has melted completely.
4. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

The dip will stay smooth and spreadable even after it reaches room temperature. It can be easily reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Serve

Beer cheese can be served with a variety of sides including soft sourdough pretzels, veggie sticks, crackers, or tortilla chips.

It can also be drizzled over nachos, pizza, and burgers!

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Beer Cheese Dip Recipe

This super smooth and creamy beer cheese dip is an easy recipe that's ready in under 10 minutes. Delicious paired with soft sourdough pretzels, like the kind you find at your local brewery!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Author: Amy Duska

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INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup heavy cream (no substitutes)
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoons dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ¼ cup beer (We recommend Pabst Blue Ribbon)
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (grated by hand)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Add the heavy cream, egg yolks, and seasonings to a saucepan and cook over medium heat until just simmering. Add the beer and shredded cheese.
• Stir for one minute, remove from heat and continue to stir until the cheese has melted completely. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

NOTES

• Do NOT use pre-shredded cheese. It will cause your dip to be lumpy and not smooth.
• Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g