Beer Cheese Dip

Health score
3%
Beer Cheese Dip
20 min.
16
216kcal

Suggestions


Are you ready to elevate your snacking game? This Beer Cheese Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. With its rich, creamy texture and bold flavors, it’s a delightful addition to your antipasti spread, a fantastic starter, or a satisfying snack that will have everyone coming back for more.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this indulgent dip that serves 16 people, making it ideal for parties, game days, or casual get-togethers. The combination of melted Cheddar cheese and the unique depth of flavor from the beer creates a dip that is both comforting and exciting. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—serve it with an assortment of dippers like crusty bread, savory ham cubes, crisp apple wedges, or crunchy pretzel twists to cater to every palate.

Not only is this dip delicious, but it also boasts a caloric breakdown that allows you to enjoy it without guilt. With a rich buttery base and a hint of garlic, this Beer Cheese Dip is sure to impress your guests and become a staple in your recipe repertoire. So grab your fondue pot, gather your favorite dippers, and get ready to dive into a cheesy experience that will leave everyone raving!

Ingredients

  • cubes pretzel twists assorted
  • clove garlic peeled cut in half
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 12 oz beer canned
  • 1.5 lb mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • serving spring onion chopped

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Rub inside of 3-quart saucepan with cut sides of garlic; discard garlic.
  2. Add butter to saucepan; melt over low heat. Stir in flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in beer. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling. Boil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and smooth.
  3. Reduce heat to low.
  4. Add cheese, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
  5. Transfer cheese mixture to fondue pot. Immediately place fondue pot over flame.
  6. Serve with dippers.
  7. Garnish dip with onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories216kcal
Protein19.47%
Fat73.98%
Carbs6.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.97
Glycemic Load
1.73
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.8939131245665%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.05mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:215.89kcal
10.79%
Fat:17.34g
26.67%
Saturated Fat:8.76g
54.75%
Carbohydrates:3.45g
1.15%
Net Carbohydrates:3.39g
1.23%
Sugar:0.16g
0.18%
Cholesterol:42.52mg
14.17%
Sodium:313.31mg
13.62%
Alcohol:0.83g
100%
Alcohol %:1.5%
100%
Protein:10.26g
20.53%
Calcium:303.48mg
30.35%
Phosphorus:201.17mg
20.12%
Selenium:12.86µg
18.37%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
12.03%
Vitamin A:556.72IU
11.13%
Zinc:1.58mg
10.54%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.64%
Folate:14.17µg
3.54%
Magnesium:13.43mg
3.36%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.88%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.15%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
1.97%
Vitamin K:1.81µg
1.72%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.7%
Vitamin B3:0.25mg
1.27%
Potassium:43.99mg
1.26%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.18%