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Our Beer Cheese Dip is one one of these easiest dips to make and it’s the dip that people ask me for the most! Made with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and beer for the ultimate pretzel dip!
Grab your pretzels, we’re dipping them in this beer cheese dip!
Move over ranch. We’ve got beer cheese dip.
I’m from the Midwest, which means it’s basically required that I serve up the classic ranch dip made with a tub of sour cream + a ranch dip packet at every gathering ever.
I’m slowly on a mission to transistion the entire midwest over to our Ranch Beer Cheese Dip.
Instead of sour cream, we have cream cheese. Makes it so rich and decadent.
In addition to a packet of ranch dip, we have shredded sharp cheddar and a bottle of beer.
I just grab whatever my husband has in the fridge as I’m really not a beer drinker. More on what type of beer to use below!
This is perfect on those crispy pretzel thins, but it’s also delicious with these pretzel nuggets. Goes great with ridged potato chips. Can confirm it makes a great grilled cheese. Will happily admit to eating this with a spoon.
Basically, yes. This is good no matter how you eat it.
How To:
It doesn’t get much easier than this 4 ingredient beer dip!
You’ll need:
- cream cheese
- cheddar cheese
- beer
- ranch seasoning
Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine until smooth and creamy.
Serve immediately with crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggies!
Helpful Tip!
Serve it hot or cold!
If you want to serve this warm you can keep it on low in a crockpot. If you just want to heat it up once real quick, you can warm it in a pot stirring frequently.
What Kind of Beer To Use For Beer Cheese Dip:
Okay, look…I actually hate beer. I don’t think it tastes good, but I do like it mixed in things like beer bread, drunken beans, slow cooker chili, and this fab beer cheese dip!
I just grab whatever beer my husband has in the fridge when I’m cooking with it and I think it’s delicious.
He tends to have pale ale or pilsner on hand.
For a stronger flavor, go with an IPA or darker ale.
(Let’s be real – I don’t speak beer and had to have my husband dictate all those beer-y descriptions to me above. I apologize if I sound like an idiot.)
Beer Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1/3 cup beer
- 1 packet ranch dip mix see note
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and stir well to combine.
- Serve immediately with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
- Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Tips & Notes:
Nutrition Information:
This post was originally published in December 2019. It was updated in March 2025.
Becky Turner says
I am thinking this might be great over a baked potato!!
Karly Campbell says
Ooh, I bet it would be!
Susie says
I have tried a lot of different beer cheese recipes in the past and this one is by far the best I have come across!
Karly says
Love to hear that! <3
Angela says
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try this out! Do you think I can pop this in an oven? I like my dips a little toasted on top.
Karly says
Yep, I think it’d do fine in an oven.
pattt says
I laughed out loud, your commentary about keeping everyone sober and your lack of beer -y knowledge will keep me coming back. AND the great recipes. Going to try this one out for tomorrow night.
Karly says
Haha! Thank you! Hope you LOVE the dip!
Sabrina says
great dip, have never had one like it, love all of these flavors for my day off of my diet! thank you
Gail Crane says
Haven’t tried it yet – but I’ll bet spreading it on burgers would be awesome!
Karly says
Yum!! That’s be great!
Brian Emert says
I was introduced to this by a friend a few too many years ago and loved it. I am not a fan of the taste of cream cheese so I add a second pack of ranch, about 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic and a tablespoon+ of Tony’s to kick it up a bit. Tony’s can be real salty so you can opt for some cayenne and paprika to get the color and heat if you so choose. It’s a great dip to enjoy before and during the football season or any other time you want a great snack. We use it vegetables quite often as well. Thank you for sharing this so others can realize the greatness of beer dip!
Lisa Cairo says
Slow Roasted Italian website has an amazing recipe for the soft pretzel bites, I’ve made them and they are yummy ! Can’t wait to try this dip!!! Could this be served warm??
Karly says
I think this would probably heat well, but I haven’t tried it myself.
Lisa Gigliotti says
Can you use any beer?
Karly says
Yep.