Beer Cheese Dip

Pub style beer cheese dip is a popular party appetizer filled with cheesy goodness that’s kicked up a notch with a crisp and mellow beer flavoring. Great for football games or get-togethers!

Why this recipe works

Warm and creamy beer cheese dip pairs so well with pretzel bites or homemade German pretzels, it’s undeniable. This recipe uses a three-cheese blend that’s highly adaptable to suit your taste, so pick your favorite beer and cheese combo and give it a try for game day or your next get-together.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

CHEESE – We’re using Colby Jack, Gruyere, and sharp cheddar. You can mix and match cheeses to your taste, but we do recommend you use blocks of cheese over pre-shredded cheeses as the pre-shredded contain flour and other binders that will not melt as well. You can shred, cube, or slice your blocks of cheese.

BEER – We love the taste of a mellow, crisp lager in our beer cheese dip but the possibilities are endless when it comes to what type of beer you can use. Pale ales and Guinness work nicely here as well. Grab your favorite as it’s one of the main flavor components!

Like a spicier cheese dip? Add in some cayenne pepper, jalapenos, or even some hot sauce to the mix. Some additional mix-ins include diced tomatoes, onion, ground beef, or green chiles.

How to Make Beer Cheese Dip

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. In a saucepan, melt the butter and add in the flour to make a roux.
2. Add all the spices and whisk.
3. Slowly pour in the beer to the roux, whisking while adding. Once incorporated, drizzle in the milk slowly while whisking and remain thickened.
4. Add the cheeses, starting with cubes or slices if using, allow to melt and then add shredded cheese.
5. Once all cheese has melted, serve with soft pretzels!

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Yes, this dip can easily be made ahead of time and stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator until ready to heat up and serve. To reheat, add it back to a saucepan on the stovetop over low to medium heat, being sure to stir often. You can add a little bit of milk to loosen it up as needed.

There are so many options! Hard or soft pretzels, tortilla chips, apple slices, crackers, bread chunks, cauliflower, or broccoli are all tasty with this dip. Try it fondue style with multiple options for your guests!

Serving Suggestions

Of course, beer cheese dip is most known to be served with warm pretzels but there are so many other delicious dippers to pair it with. You can serve this dip warm or cold with soft or hard pretzels, tortilla chips, bread, crackers, broccoli, cauliflower, sliced apples, or even on top of pasta! Try it fondue-style with an array of options to dip with.

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