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Easy Crock Pot Beer Cheese Recipe

by Donya Mullins September 8, 2022 9 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Beer Cheese Dip made in the Crock Pot is creamy, rich, and loaded with ooey-gooey cheese. It’s a terrific appetizer for game day, movie night, or when you’re entertaining friends. Serve it with pretzels, chips, sausage, and even veggies for a warm, comforting bite that everyone will love.

Large white bowl with Beer Cheese Dip topped with green onions served with sausage and pretzels.


I’ve got “a thing” for hot dips. My Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip is on repeat during the holidays, and Buffalo Chicken Dip is a must on weekends during football season.

To add to my list of recipes for game day, I’m adding Beer Cheese Dip to the lineup!

Best Beers For This Beer Cheese Dip Recipe

The two types of beers most commonly used for the best beer cheese are:

Light Beers: Light Beers are the most commonly used for this cheesy dip. They impart a more light flavor to the dip.

Dark Beers: When using darker beers in your dip, you will have a darker and richer flavor.

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Crock Pot and ingredients for Beer Cheese Dip with cream cheese and seasoning.

How To Make Beer Cheese Dip

I’m keeping things simple with this recipe, but that does not mean we are giving up on flavor. I’ve picked great ingredients that when combined, make the best beer cheese recipe, and as a bonus, there’s very little prep time.

  • Add all ingredients to the pot of the Crock Pot. Place lid on the pot and set heat to HIGH and time for 1 hour. Stir ingredients every 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • Taste and add more salt or red pepper if needed. Sprinkle on chopped green onion if desired.
  • Serve warm dip with pretzels, kettle chips, grilled sausages, and veggies.

Variations And Substitutions For This Recipe

This is a fun recipe to make your own. Here are a few ideas:

  • My recipe calls for sharp cheddar cheese, but you can easily change it with other shredded cheese. Add Pepper Jack for a bit of spice or smoked Gouda for deep flavor. Mozzarella and Gruyère are also great cheeses for this recipe.
  • Cooked, crumbled bacon would be outstanding. You could also add in cooked breakfast sausage or seasoned ground beef for a heartier dip.

How Do You Keep Cheese Dip From Burning In The Crock Pot?

The best way to keep the cheese dip from burning is to stir it often. Once the cheese has melted in the crock pot, turning the heat to the “keep warm” setting is best.

How To Pick Cheeses For This Hot Dip Recipe

Pairing cheeses will depend on what kind of beer you ultimately use. Here is the best cheese pairing for each beer type!

Cheese For Light Beer

  • Colby or Colby Jack: These cheeses are milder and have a slightly sweet and nutty flavor.
  • Swiss: Swiss cheese: such as Emmental or Gruyère, can provide a rich and nutty taste to your beer cheese.

Cheese For Dark Beer

  • Blue Cheese: If you enjoy stronger flavors, blue cheese can be a great choice. Its pungent and tangy taste adds a unique dimension to the beer cheese.
  • Sharp Cheddar: A sharp cheddar cheese can provide a robust and tangy taste that complements the bold flavors of dark beer
Beer Cheese Dip served with grilled kielbasa is a terrific dip for any party!

How Do You Keep Cheese Dip Warm For A Party?

I use a small slow cooker or fondue pot to keep this Beer Dip recipe warm when served at a party.

I also like serving it in a bowl on a board with all the sides for dipping. It will be warm enough for folks to enjoy, and I promise it won’t last long!

What To Serve With Beer Cheese Dip

Beer Cheese Dip is a fabulous warm appetizer to serve at parties. With all the vibes of cheese fondue, you can get creative with dippers and sides. Some of my favorites are:

  • Any type of pretzel
  • Kettle chips and tortilla chips
  • Veggies like broccoli, carrots, celery, or cauliflower
  • Grilled kielbasa or other smoked sausages.
Large white bowl with Beer Cheese Dip topped with green onions served with sausage and pretzels.

More Dip Recipes To Make!

  • Slow Cooker Beef Queso Dip
  • Crock Pot Reuben Dip
  • Mexican Corn Dip
  • Million Dollar Dip
  • Easy Hot Crab Dip
  • Pimento Cheese Sausage Dip
Large white bowl with Beer Cheese Dip topped with green onions served with sausage and pretzels.
5 from 4 votes

Crock Pot Beer Cheese Dip

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 669kcal
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Beer Cheese Dip made in the Crock Pot is creamy, rich, and loaded with ooey-gooey cheese. It's a terrific appetizer for game day, movie night, or when you're entertaining friends. Serve it with pretzels, chips, sausage, and even veggies for a warm, comforting bite that everyone will love.

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup lager
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 chopped green onion for garnish

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to the pot of the Crock Pot. Place lid on the pot and set heat to HIGH and time for 1 hour. Stir ingredients every 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Taste and add more salt or red pepper if needed. Sprinkle on chopped green onion if desired.
  • Serve warm dip with pretzels, kettle chips, grilled sausages and veggies.

Notes

Tips:
  • The best way to keep the cheese dip from burning is to stir it often. Once the cheese has melted in the crock pot, turning the heat to the “keep warm” setting is best.
  • My recipe calls for sharp cheddar cheese, but you can easily change it with other shredded cheese. Add Pepper Jack for a bit of spice or smoked Gouda for deep flavor. Mozzarella and Gruyère are also great cheeses for this recipe.
    Cooked, crumbled bacon would be outstanding. You could also add in cooked breakfast sausage or seasoned ground beef for a heartier dip.
 
Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Nutrition

Calories: 669kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1491mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2071IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 690mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Large white bowl with Beer Cheese Dip topped with green onions served with sausage and pretzels.
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  1. Brooke

    September 11, 2023 at 2:31 pm

    This recipe is amazing! I’ve tried so many beer cheese recipes, and they never turn out. But this one is the WINNER. It isn’t gritty either. Just the best. I will now be making this all the time.

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    • Donya Mullins

      September 12, 2023 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks, Brooke! You’ve made my day.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  2. Holli Cadwell Dunn

    March 18, 2023 at 7:04 am

    Hi Donna, I just really like all your recipe ideas. I’ve written some down and hope to try them soon. Thankyou.

    Reply
  3. Kel

    February 6, 2023 at 4:09 am

    Would this be good to travel? I want make this for the super bowl but I’m gonna be at my brother’s party. Would it be good still?

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    • Donya Mullins

      February 8, 2023 at 10:29 am

      Heat on low and stir. It should be great.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  4. Mary Eman

    November 8, 2022 at 12:59 pm

    I’d like to give this a try, but have a question. Could I use non-alcoholic beer? If not, it will be just for my husband’s (and mine!) enjoyment. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Donya

      November 8, 2022 at 2:22 pm

      Hey there Mary!
      Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, it’s super easy to make so I think you’re really going to love it! You can absolutely substitute in a non-alcoholic beer, but I will say that the alcohol cooks off as the Beer Cheese Dip slow cooks, so it’s completely kid-friendly if you were hoping to make it for a younger crowd as well. Let me know how everything turns out if you give it a try, I’d love to hear what y’all think, I hope you enjoy!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  5. Lynn R

    September 17, 2022 at 2:34 pm

    Easy to put together and absolutely great taste! Any kind of chip works. I like broccoli with this dip.

    Reply
    • Donya

      September 18, 2022 at 9:09 am

      Hey there Lynn!
      I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, I totally agree that you can dip just about anything into beer cheese and it’s delicious, broccoli is a great choice! Thank you so much for your kind words of support and your phenomenal rating, let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe, I’m happy to help!
      ~Donya

      Reply

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