Crock Pot Beer Cheese Dip 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 the entire family will love.
Hot, melty dips like Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip, Slow Cooker Beef Queso Dip, or Crock Pot Reuben Dip are the yummiest way to kick off any party!
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I’ve got “a thing” for hot dips. My Cream Cheese Sausage Dip is on repeat during the holidays, and Buffalo Chicken Dip is a must on weekends during football season. And after making and sharing this dip over the past few weekends, It’s now add to my “favorites list’ for entertaining.
Best Beer For Beer Cheese Dip
Light Beers: Light Beers are the most commonly used for this cheesy dip. They impart a more light flavor to the dip.
Dark Beers: You will have a darker and richer flavor when using darker beers in your dip.
Ingredients For Beer Cheese Dip
- 12 ounces of Cream cheese at room temperature and sharp cheddar cheese or any pre shredder cheese of your liking.
- Beer or your favorite lager.
- Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Kosher salt, and red pepper flakes for flavor.
- Fresh green onions or chives for garnish if you want.
Donya’s Success Tip:
Pre-shredded cheeses have additives that keep them from sticking in the bag, so grate your own cheese for the best flavor and texture.
How To Make This Beer Cheese Dip Recipe In The Crock Pot
- 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 and black pepper if needed. Sprinkle on chopped green onion for some fresh veggies if desired.
- Serve warm dip with soft pretzels, kettle chips, grilled sausages, and veggies.
Can I use non-alcoholic beer in beer cheese dip?
You can easily substitute non-alcoholic beer in your Beer Cheese Dip for a family-friendly version. Choose a non-alcoholic beer with a malty profile to achieve a similar depth of flavor, like a non-alcoholic stout or amber beer.
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 variants such as a mild cheddar cheese. Add Pepper Jack for a bit of spice or smoked Gouda for deep flavor. Mozzarella and Gruyère are also great mild taste cheeses for this recipe.
- Cooked, crumbled bacon would be outstanding. Add cooked breakfast sausage or seasoned ground beef into the fondue pot for a heartier dip.
How Do You Keep Cheese Dip From Burning In The Slow Cooker?
Stir the cheese dip often to prevent it from burning. Once the cheese has melted in the crock pot, turn the heat to the “keep warm” setting.
What To Serve With Beer Cheese Sauce
This Hot 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 that the entire family will love. Some of my favorites are:
- Beer cheese for pretzels is a classic match-up!
- Kettle chips, spicy ranch crackers, tortilla chips or pit chips.
- Veggies like broccoli, carrots, celery, or cauliflower.
- Grilled kielbasa or Air Fryer Hot Dogs.
Leftovers Tips For Beer Cheese
Store leftovers in airtight containers to keep your beer cheese fresh and delicious. This helps prevent air exposure and maintains the creamy texture. If the dip thickens in the fridge, add a splash of milk when reheating to restore its creamy consistency.
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If you tried this Crock Pot Beer Cheese Dip Recipe or any other recipe, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks!
Equipment
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
- 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.
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Jenni
I’m making this for a St Pattys get together tonight, but hit it started a little late. Do you think I could microwave it, and then put it in the slow cooker on keep warm? Sounds crazy I know.
Sure, you can give that a try. I’ve not tested it that way so let me know how it turns out.
~Dony
Tracy Richards
Dip was great, but there were tiny chunks of cream cheese in mind. What did I do wrong?
Crystal
The dip had such a great taste, but it was really lumpy- what did I do wrong?!
Sometimes I use a whisk to help blend the cream cheese into the dip.
Hope this helps,
~Donya
Tracy Richards
I didn’t see this and just posted a similar question – whoops.
What about using room temp cream cheese?
Nicole
How many cups does this recipe yield?
It makes enough to serve 4 people with multiple helpings.
~Donya
Brooke
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.
Thanks, Brooke! You’ve made my day.
~Donya
Holli Cadwell Dunn
Hi Donna, I just really like all your recipe ideas. I’ve written some down and hope to try them soon. Thankyou.
Kel
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?
Heat on low and stir. It should be great.
~Donya
Mary Eman
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.
Donya
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
Lynn R
Easy to put together and absolutely great taste! Any kind of chip works. I like broccoli with this dip.
Donya
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