Born and raised in Wisconsin, known for their cheese, beer and Packers, I would be remiss to not share this amazing Beer Dip recipe that my sister in law introduced me too. It’s a perfect pairing with pretzels or Frito scoops and is always a hit at any party.
This makes an amazing game day food, and I planned on sharing it again when my Pack headed back to the Superbowl, but I won’t dwell on that heartache.
The irony here is that I don’t drink any beer – never have, never will, and I don’t like the taste one bit, but that doesn’t stand in the way of me making this Wisconsin beer dip, a game-day favorite.
I’m always on the hunt for recipes that whip up quickly. Just a dash of beer mixed into this recipe adds an unbelievably unique flavor. It’s completely addicting, and makes a huge amount for any get-together. The longer this Beer Dip recipe sits, the better it gets, so make it the night before to allow the spices more time to blend, or at least three hours before serving. Refrigerate till ready to serve.
Enjoy!
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Recipe: Beer Dip
Summary: This creamy Beer Dip recipe is perfect with pretzels or scoops. This is one of those “lick the bowl clean” recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 (8 ounce) packages of softened cream cheese (my sis in law always uses 3 packages, but depends on how strong of flavors you like)
- 1 package of Dry mix - Ranch Dressing (like Hidden Valley)
- 1/3 – 1/2 can of beer (for 2 cream cheese packages) 1/2 -3/4 can of beer for 3 packages ( Bud or a lager, full bodied beer, as opposed to a light will give you a better flavor)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (preferably finely grated)
- bacon bits, green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, dressing, and beer til you reach your desired creamy consistency.
- Then mix in 1/2 cup of cheese, leaving the remaining cheese to sprinkle on top.
- Refrigerated overnight to let the flavors marinade or at least 3 hours before.
- Before serving, garnish with bacon bits and green onions.
- Serve with pretzels or scoops.
Preparation time: 5 minute(s)
Cooking time:
Number of servings (yield): 12
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this sounds delicious! and we will most definitely add bacon:)
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You cheese heads! Always coming up with another amazing way to cover a chip with cheese!
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I bet this would go great with my beer bread recipe! Then I would be able to use up the extra beer (as I don’t drink it either). Heartbreaking year for the Pack, but I have a good feeling about next year. GO PACK GO!
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I can hardly wait to try this. Thanks for sharing.
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Oh. Wow. Will be making this for my sad, non-Packer Super Bowl party. (and yes, I’ll try to have a good attitude by then!)
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sounds yummy! perfect for superbowl & all the other days in between!
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Yum! Can never have too many good dip recipes!!
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I actually make this ALL the time – it is alway a requested dip I bring to parties : ) Everyone always LOVES it.
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looks great, can’t wait to make it!
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Ok call me dense but when you say 1 package of Ranch are you referring to the premade bottle of ranch dressing or the packet of dried ranch mix? Thank you!
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Jen Reply:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:15 am
No, I am sorry. I should have clarified. The DRY Ranch mix. It acts as seasoning. I am off to add that to the recipe. Thanks for asking.
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Being from Europe, I have no idea what the dry Ranch mix is. (tried their web site, wasn’t much help)
Is it just mixed herbs? Or salt too? Which herbs, and how much?
I know so many questions are annoying, but I would REALLY like to try this dip =)
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Jen Reply:
January 28th, 2012 at 10:22 am
I am trying to think through what else you could use. The dry Ranch mix is a dry Ranch salad dressing mix where when you add oil, it’s a salad dressing. Do you have anything like that there, that is a substitute for RAnch salad dressing (but in a seasoning or mix form)? Otherwise, let me look around and see if I can find what is in it.
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Sarah Reply:
January 29th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
@Jen, this is the recipe i use to make homemade ranch, it’s about as close to Hidden Valley as I’ve found.
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Sarah Reply:
January 29th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
@Sarah, http://www.food.com/recipe/ranch-dressing-and-seasoning-mix-47249
piglet Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 11:04 am
@Sarah,
wow, that helps a lot!
cheers =)
this is sooo going on my “cheat day”. why did I find you AFTER I started this ridiculous diet?!
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You say make overnight and refridgerate, but do you just take it out of the fridge and serve? Or does it need to be warmed? (because the hot wing dip is very similiar, but that one is served warm). Thanks!
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Jen Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 7:53 am
Sorry for not clarifying. This is a cold dip. The extra time in the fridge just gives it a better time to let the flavors mix, but trust me, I have made it and eaten it immediately as well. I have no patience when it comes to dips:)
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Dumb question… Since you don’t heat this up, is it ok for kids to eat??
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Jen Reply:
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:42 pm
No dumb questions here. It;s such a very small amount of beer throughout so much cream cheese, but if it’s a concern and/or there are younger children, feel free to use non-alcoholic.
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If I prefer to serve this as a WARM dip, what would I need to change?? mix it longer so its more smooth and not chunky?? what do you suggest for temp and cook time?? THANKS
I get beer dips at restaurants/breweries all the time served with pretzels or pita chips I would love this one to be warmed up like those re 
but dont want to over cook it 
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Jen Reply:
February 5th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Jamie – honestly, I have never tried this as a warm dip, so I can’t even speak to its success. Typically, warm dips are baked at 350 til heated all the way through (20 – 30 min?) and shredded cheese is melted, but again, I have no idea how this would be. The cream cheese mixture is already smooth and not chunky when it’s served cold.
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This stuff is addicting! Can’t wait to make it for the Super Bowl!
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The spicy chicken dip recipe that I have (which is extremely similar to this) gets heated in the microwave for a few minutes, then 1-minute increments, until it is bubbly around the edges. I made this for super bowl tonight, tested it (GOOD), but will definitely try it heated instead of cold.
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Oh no, I am so sorry you didn’t like it. I am wondering if it’s with the beer that was used? Maybe I need to make sure and name a brand as that could possibly affect the taste some.
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Yes yes yes! I made this dip for Super Bowl this year, and it was SO good. I had plans to use the leftover to stuff panko breaded chicken… but there wasn’t any left.
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