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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Beer Cheese Ranch Dip

    Published: April 1, 2020 · Updated: December 5, 2020 · By: Krissy · 5 Comments
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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!

    homemade Ranch Beer Cheese Dip with pretzel sticks

    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?bowl of cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and shredded cheddar cheese
    2. Mix all of these ingredients together. You can do this by hand or with a mixer. cream cheese mixed with ranch seasoning and grated cheddar
    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. Mixing together Beer Cheese Dip with ranch seasoning

    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.

    Ranch Beer Cheese Dip with pretzel rods

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    dipping a pretzel rod into easy Beer Cheese Dip

    Did you make this recipe? Please leave me a comment below to let me know what you think!

    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!

    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 6 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Scale: 16 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
    • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
    • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 cups, shredded)
    • ½ 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!

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    1. Jennie

      July 10, 2022 at 6:36 pm

      Can you make this ahead of time - day before? Wasn’t sure how beer would hold up.

      Reply
      • Krissy

        July 19, 2022 at 11:30 am

        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.

        Reply
    2. Toni

      February 17, 2020 at 6:39 am

      5 stars
      This was really amazing!! Such a huge hit at our house!

      Reply
    3. Natasha

      February 17, 2020 at 2:19 am

      5 stars
      Very simple ingredients and recipe. This is definitely a must-try!

      Reply
    4. Trang

      February 16, 2020 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      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

      Reply

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