Beer Cheese Ranch Dip

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!

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:

1. 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?
2. Mix all of these ingredients together. You can do this by hand or with a mixer.
3. 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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Beer Cheese Dip

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!

5 from 4 votes

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Hover to scale: 16 servings

Author: Krissy Allori

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 cups, shredded)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)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 cream cheese, seasoning mix, and shredded sharp cheddar until well combined and light and fluffy.
• Add a small amount of the 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 INFORMATION

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

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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!