By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 28, 2019
This easy beer cheese dip comes together quickly with just a handful of ingredients. A perfect appetizer dip to serve a crowd that is full of flavor.
When it comes to appetizers and serving a crowd, you can’t go wrong with a homemade dip and crackers. This beer cheese dip is so easy to make, you simply have to serve it to your guests this holiday season!
How to make this easy beer cheese dip recipe
Add the cheese to a food processor and pulse until smooth, then add the other ingredients and pulse until combined.
Slowly pour the beer into the cheese while blending until you get your desired texture.
Serve and enjoy!
How long does beer cheese dip last in the fridge?
Once you have made the dip, transfer it to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and it will keep for 3 to 4 days. It will sit out for about 2 hours, and then after that it is best to refrigerate it. If you use a full fat cream cheese, you can also freeze the dip in an freezer safe airtight container for up to 4 months.
What do you serve with this dip?
I like to serve this beer cheese dip with a selection of crackers, crudite and pretzels. It’s a perfect easy and tasty entertaining option. It’s also great with crusty bread and soft pretzels. Try it with any of these recipes:
- Easy Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe
- Mexican Spice Cheese Crackers
- Tequila Lime Tortilla Chips Recipe
- Garlic Parmesan Soft Pretzels
How much beer is in this dip?
I used about 1/2 a cup of beer in this dip and it was the perfect consistency for me. You can add a little more if you prefer it to be a bit thinner. If you add too much beer and the dip is too liquidy, in a separate bowl, mix a tablespoon of either flour or cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of the dip until the mixture is smooth. Add the mixture back to the dip and stir until combined and desired thickness is achieved.
Top Tips To Make This Easy Beer Cheese Dip Recipe
- Use a non-alcholic beer to make this dip kid friendly.
- When adding the beer, do it slowly so that incorporates well and you can control the consistency.
- Keep covered in the fridge until ready to serve.
For more dip recipes:
- Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
- Sour Cream and Onion Dip
- Easy Queso Blanco Dip with Chorizo
- Easy Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
- Garlic Herb Tomato Goat Cheese Dip
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 8 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cubed
- ▢ 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cubed
- ▢ 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ▢ Salt and pepper to taste
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ▢ ½ cup of your favorite beer to make things kid friendly, use non-alcoholic beer
- ▢ chips crackers, cubed bread, or sliced veggies for dipping
Instructions
- Add the cubed cheese to a food processor and pulse on high until smooth. A ball might form and that’s fine.
- Add the garlic, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, and mustard. Again, pulse to combine.
- Turn the food processor to high. Using the hole in the lid, pour in the beer slowly. You might want to add a bit more beer depending on your desired texture, but for me ½ cup was great.
- Place in a bowl and serve with chips, crackers, cubed bread, or sliced veggies.
- Enjoy!
Easy Beer Cheese Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cubed
- 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cubed
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup of your favorite beer to make things kid friendly, use non-alcoholic beer
- chips crackers, cubed bread, or sliced veggies for dipping
Instructions
- Add the cubed cheese to a food processor and pulse on high until smooth. A ball might form and that’s fine.
- Add the garlic, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, and mustard. Again, pulse to combine.
- Turn the food processor to high. Using the hole in the lid, pour in the beer slowly. You might want to add a bit more beer depending on your desired texture, but for me ½ cup was great.
- Place in a bowl and serve with chips, crackers, cubed bread, or sliced veggies.
- Enjoy!
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
