Easy Beer Cheese

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This Easy Beer Cheese is a creamy, flavorful dip that combines cheddar cheese, light beer, and a blend of spices. It’s perfect for dipping pretzels, bread, or veggies and takes only minutes to prepare.

This smooth and creamy beer cheese dip mixes sharp cheddar with your favorite beer, resulting in a deliciously savory treat. I find myself making it for almost every occasion (like upcoming game day get-togethers!) because it’s always a crowd-pleaser.

Why I love this recipe

• It’s an easy appetizer that comes together quickly on the stovetop.
• It’s so versatile—I can serve it with anything from soft pretzels to veggies and even drizzle it over nachos!

You’ll also love our Poolside Dip and Smoked Salmon Dip if you’re planning a party!

Ingredients

• butter
• all-purpose flour
• milk
• light beer – I use Miller Lite
• sharp cheddar cheese
• garlic salt
• paprika
• cayenne pepper, optional for heat

Step by step

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
   Stir in the flour and whisk for about a minute to make a roux.
2. While whisking, slowly add in the milk, whisking until smooth. Allow to thicken for 1-2 minutes.
3. Once thickened, add the seasonings to the mixture, whisking until combined. Pour in the beer and stir.
4. Next, add in ½ c of freshly shredded cheese at a time. Allow the cheese to melt before adding more. Repeat the process until all the cheese is melted.
5. Remove from the heat and serve with soft pretzels!

Variations

Change the taste of this recipe by using different beers (like our beer bread!) Heavier beers will have a more intense flavor in the cheese dip. I like to use a pumpkin ale in the autumn.

You can also mix cheddar cheese with other varieties like mozzarella, gruyere, swiss, gouda, or monterey jack to mix up the flavor or add sautéed onions, a splash of Worcestershire sauce, or dijon mustard to amp up the flavor.

Serving suggestions

I love serving beer cheese with a variety of snacks for dipping. Here are some of my favorites:

• regular pretzels, soft pretzels, and soft pretzel bites pair perfectly (or pretzel bread)
• veggie sticks like carrots, celery, and bell peppers.
• make nachos with tortilla chips
• crusty bread or baguette

Storage

Store leftover beer cheese in an airtight container into a refrigerator up to 3 days.

To reheat, warm slowly on low heat on the stovetop, stirring often, until it becomes smooth and warm. You can also microwave it in short intervals, stirring in between, until heated through.

If you try this recipe please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

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