Beer Cheese Dip
Servings 12 servings (may vary)
Calories 167kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded fontina cheese, Gruyere cheese or monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 8 oz block plain cream cheese softrened
- 1 1/2 Tbsp whole grain mustard
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 12 oz beer (1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- crostini, pita chips, soft pretzels, veggies, chips or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Grate the cheese using a box grater or a food processor.
- In a large skillet melt the butter over medium high heat. Add the onions, sauté for 1-2 minutes or just until softened.
- To the skillet add the cream cheese, mustard, worcestershire sauce, paprika, garlic and onion powder. Lower the heat to medium, add the beer.
- Cook stirring over medium heat until the cream cheese has melted completely.
- To the pan add the cheddar cheese and fontina cheese. Cook stirring constantly until the cheese has completely melted.
- Add 1/2 cup heavy cream. Simmer on medium-low for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately with crostini, pita chips, soft pretzels, veggies or crackers.
Notes
- Cheddar cheese adds ample salt to the flavor of this dip. You can add more salt to your taste.
- A few dashes of hot sauce will add spice.
- You could also use pepper jack cheese in place of fontina.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 563IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 0.3mg