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If you love beer, cheese, and the flavor of ranch, then this easy to make chilled BEER CHEESE RANCH DIP should be the game day appetizer you make! Similar in flavor to a standard cheese ball, but meant for dipping instead of spreading.
Why this recipe works so well:
- It is super quick and easy to make. Just four ingredients that can be stirred together by hand or with a mixer. No cooking required.
- The ranch seasoning is a super easy way to add some great flavor.
- This dip goes great with crackers, pretzel rods, or vegetables like sliced peppers or carrot sticks.
- This is pretty much dump, stir, and serve appetizer recipe.
Here’s how to make it:
- Add the softened cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning mix to a large bowl. Besides the beer, the secret ingredient that adds all the flavor to this dip is ranch seasoning. Who doesn’t love the flavor of ranch?
- Mix all of these ingredients together. You can do this by hand or with a mixer.
- The thickness of this dip depends on how much beer you add, so add some, give it a good stir, and then add some more if you think it needs to be thinned. The amount of beer you add will be determined not only by how thick you want the dip, but how much beer flavor you want to add.
Quick tips:
- Be sure the cream cheese has been softened so it’s easier to mix. I prefer regular cream cheese as opposed to lowfat.
- I always recommend cheese that has been grated off a block instead of bagged pre-shredded cheese. It just tastes better, however you can use the cheese in the bag if it’s is more convenient.
- Any kind of beer will work, but I find that a nice Amber Ale tastes best.
- I highly recommend serving this dip with pretzel rods. Beer, cheese, pretzels just go well together. I have no idea why, but they do.
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If you love beer, cheese, and the flavor of ranch, then this easy to make chilled Beer Cheese Ranch Dip should be the game day appetizer you make!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese about 2 cups, shredded
- 1/2 cup beer amber ale recommended, amount will vary depending on desired thickness of dip
Instructions
- Using a large bowl and a spoon or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix 16 ounces cream cheese, 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix, and shredded 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese until well combined and light and fluffy.
- Add a small amount of the 1/2 cup beer and mix until combined. Continue to add beer until you've reached desired thickness of dip.
- Dip is best served with crackers, pretzel rods, or fresh veggies.
Notes
Recipe makes 2 cups
Quick tips:
- Be sure the cream cheese has been softened so it’s easier to mix. I prefer regular cream cheese as opposed to lowfat.
- I always recommend cheese that has been grated off a block instead of bagged pre-shredded cheese. It just tastes better, however you can use the cheese in the bag if it’s is more convenient.
- Any kind of beer will work, but I find that a nice Amber Ale tastes best.
- I highly recommend serving this dip with pretzel rods. Beer, cheese, pretzels just go well together. I have no idea why, but they do.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 46mg, Sodium: 320mg, Potassium: 53mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 523IU, Calcium: 130mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave me a comment below
This recipe was originally published in February 2016 and has been updated with more helpful tips. Don’t worry – I didn’t change the recipe!
Can you make this ahead of time – day before? Wasn’t sure how beer would hold up.
I apologize for the delay in responding – I was away on vacation and summer with the family is always super busy. You can make it the day before but it is certainly best on the same day.
This was really amazing!! Such a huge hit at our house!
Very simple ingredients and recipe. This is definitely a must-try!
Love all these flavors. I mean, who doesn’t love beer, cheese and ranch?!? I am amazed that it is so quick to make.T