Beer Cheese Dip With Bacon
This creamy beer cheese dip with bacon is a warm, flavorful blend of melted cheddar, cream cheese, and lager, topped with crispy bacon. Perfect for dipping pretzels, chips, or grilled sausage, it’s a comforting appetizer for parties, game nights, or cozy evenings in.
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Ingredients
- 3 pieces bacon diced into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1:1 gluten-free flour also works
- 1 cup lager beer
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese about 8 oz
- 1 cup shredded sharp yellow cheddar about 4 oz
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped chives
Dipping Sides (Optional)
- Soft pretzels or soft pretzel bites
- Grilled kielbasa sausage sliced into ½-inch pieces
- Sturdy corn chips
- Baguette slices
Instructions
- Cook diced bacon in a cast iron pan over medium heat until crispy, about 6–8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, discarding the fat.
- Add butter to the pan and melt over medium heat. Whisk in flour for about 3 minutes until smooth and golden. Slowly pour in beer, whisking to combine, then add milk and cook until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in cream cheese and shredded cheddar until melted and smooth. Add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and chives.
- Top with the reserved bacon and serve warm with pretzels, chips, or grilled sausage.