Bacon and Cheddar Beer Dip

Bacon and Cheddar Beer Dip

Sharp cheddar and malty beer combine into a tangy, creamy dip studded with crisp bacon.

Total 1 hr 30 min Makes 16 oz Calories 210/serving

Dietary

Keto, Wheat free, Nut free

Allergens

Dairy

This cold dip blends cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a splash of beer into a tangy spread flecked with crisp bacon bits. It comes together in minutes with no cooking beyond crisping the bacon, making it a reliable option for game day spreads or casual gatherings. Serve chilled or at room temperature with pretzels, chips, or crackers.

Ingredients

  • 6 bacon strips
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/3 cup beer, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
  • 0 salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Cook the bacon in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes, flipping occasionally.

  2. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble or chop into small bits once cool enough to handle.

  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or sturdy spatula.

  4. Add the beer, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika to the cream cheese, and beat until fully combined and smooth.

  5. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and two-thirds of the crumbled bacon, reserving the rest for topping.

  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then transfer the dip to a serving bowl.

  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm slightly.

  8. Top with the remaining bacon bits and sliced green onions just before serving.

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Bacon and Cheddar Beer Dip

This cold dip blends cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a splash of beer into a tangy spread flecked with crisp bacon bits. It comes together in minutes with no cooking beyond crisping the bacon, making it a reliable option for game day spreads or casual gatherings. Serve chilled or at room temperature with pretzels, chips, or crackers.

1 hr 30 min 16 oz 210 cal

Ingredients

  • 6 bacon strips
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/3 cup beer, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
  • 0 salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the bacon in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes, flipping occasionally.

  2. 2

    Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble or chop into small bits once cool enough to handle.

  3. 3

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or sturdy spatula.

  4. 4

    Add the beer, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika to the cream cheese, and beat until fully combined and smooth.

  5. 5

    Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and two-thirds of the crumbled bacon, reserving the rest for topping.

  6. 6

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then transfer the dip to a serving bowl.

  7. 7

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm slightly.

  8. 8

    Top with the remaining bacon bits and sliced green onions just before serving.