Description
Indulge in this creamy, savory beer and cheese dip that’s perfect for game day or any gathering. Your friends will come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lager or pale ale
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the process.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese with sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually blend in shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Slowly stir in the beer until fully incorporated.
- Transfer to a saucepan over medium heat; stir continuously until melted and bubbly (about 5-7 minutes).
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with pretzels or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for added flavor. - Add diced jalapeños for extra heat. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.