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Ranch Beer Cheese Dip

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Ranch Beer Cheese Dip brings the flavor! This cheesy ranch dip with bacon and beer makes the perfect appetizer for parties or for tailgating. This simple recipe takes just 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes to make. But trust me, once you start dipping, you’re going to have a hard time saying no to this cheesy dip.

A cracker is dipped in the Ranch Beer Cheese Dip.

This far into football season, it can be tricky to find a new and exciting recipe for tailgating and house parties! We will always love the homecooked classics, but every once in a while it can be fun to bring a new dish to the table. Ranch Beer Cheese Dip is a fast and delicious recipe that is perfect for everyone from starting out cooks to experienced ones.

This creamy and cheesy dip is packed with bold flavors! A zesty ranch seasoning packet, savory bacon, cream cheese, sharp cheddar and your favorite flavorful beer makes this unique beer dip irresistible! Beer Cheese Ranch Dip is a game changer, and you will never go back after giving this recipe a try. The quality is so much better than your standard Rotel or store bought dip, and it takes little to no time to bring this homemade dip together.

A cracker and spreading knife are sitting in the dish of Ranch Beer Cheese dip.

My Ranch Beer Dip recipe is great for dipping my Asiago Cheese Pretzels, bread, pretzels, veggies (or crudité if you want to call it something fancy), and anything else you can think of! It is a really versatile dish and is a great recipe to have up your sleeve for any occasion.

The amount of beer you use is really dependent on the amount of beer flavor you want in your dip. Whether you use alcoholic beer or not, the flavor that beer brings to this dip adds something really special! I recommend using ⅓-½ cup of beer to really balance the flair with the amount of liquid.

A cracker is dipped into the Ranch Beer Cheese Dip

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What Do I Need to Make Ranch Beer Cheese Dip?

2 packages of cream cheese, a bowl of shredded cheese, a package of Ranch seasoning, a package of Real Bacon Pieces, and a can of Miller High Life are shown
  • 16 ounces cream cheese (2 packages), softened
  • 1/3 cup-½ cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
  • 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup bacon pieces
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

Step by Step Instructions:

The Ranch Seasoning, cream cheese, and beer are added to a mixing bowl.

Step 1: Add the softened cream cheese, ranch packet and beer to a mixing bowl.

You can start with ⅓ cup of beer, but you can add up to ½ cup. It just depends on how creamy you prefer your dip and how much beer flavor you prefer.

The ingredients are mixed together by an electric handheld mixer.

Step 2: Using an electric mixer, beat together until it’s well combined. 

The shredded cheddar cheese and bacon pieces are added to the bowl and mixed in.

Step 3: Stir in the cheese and bacon. 

A dish of Ranch Beer Cheese Dip is served with pretzels and crackers.

Step 4:  If you are feeling fancy, top your Ranch Beer Cheese Dip with sliced green onions and bacon pieces to serve! 

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Ranch Beer Cheese Dip

Ranch Beer Cheese Dip

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ranch Beer Cheese Dip brings the flavor! This cheesy ranch dip with bacon and beer makes the perfect appetizer for parties or for tailgating. This simple recipe takes just 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes to make. But trust me, once you start dipping, you’re going to have a hard time saying no to this cheesy dip.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese (2 packages), softened
  • 1/3 cup-½ cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
  • 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup bacon pieces
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the softened cream cheese, ranch packet and beer to a mixing bowl. You can start with ⅓ cup of beer, but you can add up to ½ cup. It just depends on how creamy you prefer your dip and how much beer flavor you prefer. 
  2. Using an electric mixer, beat together until it’s well combined. 
  3. Stir in the cheese and bacon. 
  4. Serve topped with sliced green onions and bacon pieces.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 326Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 431mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 13g

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Ranch Beer Cheese Dip brings the flavor! This cheesy ranch dip with bacon and beer makes the perfect appetizer for parties or for tailgating. This simple recipe takes just 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes to make. But trust me, once you start dipping, you’re going to have a hard time saying no to this cheesy dip.

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