Beer Dip Recipe

4.87 from 15 votes

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Beer dip tastes great, no matter where you come from.

I’m not a native of Wisconsin but I have grown to love many things about the badger state.  Like any place, it’s the folks from here that make it unique.

Some pretzels in beer dip.

What is Beer Dip?

Friendly, hard-working, and Packer fans to the core, people from Wisconsin know how to work and they know how to enjoy life.

Food is a big part of the state’s culture, and beer is integral to its heritage. Like this dairy-based whipped cottage cheese dip, our Beer Dip Recipe is all Wisconsin and all delicious.

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Ingredients for Beer Dip

  • Cream Cheese
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
  • A Beer of your choosing

This beer dip recipe combines multiple factions of what makes Wisconsin special but you don’t have to live here to enjoy it.  In fact, you don’t even have to be a Packer fanatic to like this stuff.  It’s great on game day, for the fans of any team.

A bowl of dip with pretzels.

In all honestly, you don’t have to be a fan of any team or even beer for that matter.  This beer dip recipe makes for a great party appetizer or work snack to keep everyone reaching for more.  It goes well with more than pretzels too. 

Carrots, celery, cukes, and other vegetables taste great with this beer dip recipe.

Beer dip in a bowl.

NFL playoff games are coming up, the New Year holiday is only a few days away, and there are always card parties, baby and bridal showers, and just neighborhood and church get togethers to think about. 

If you have never tried a beer dip recipe, you don’t know what you’re missing.  Pop a top, then spread the love.

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Beer Dip Recipe

4.87 from 15 votes
Easy recipe for Wisconsin beer dip. It's the perfect football party food or recipe for tailgate parties, work parties and appetizer!
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Yield: 12 People

Ingredients 

  • 1 oz. Ranch dressing mix, dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley)
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 to 1 cup beer

Instructions 

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in medium-size mixing bowl.
  • Add beer, a little at a time. Stir ingredients together with fork
  • while continuing to add small amounts of beer, until desired consistency is reached.
  • Chill until ready to enjoy.

Notes

You can use any beer. I prefer darker ale varieties for their heavier flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 356mg, Potassium: 49mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 443IU, Calcium: 155mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: All American
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Dan & Scott split their time between Wisconsin and Southwest Florida and are dads to six boys. Good food runs through their veins, and they love showing others how to cook easy recipes.

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43 Comments

  1. I’ve never had Beer Dip, but I’m thinking I’ve been missing out. Your recipe sounds easy and delicious. Definitely making this for our next gathering. I’m sure everyone will enjoy it!

    Happy Holiday!

  2. I made it hot-only because I couldn’t remember my password to sign in for the recipe, and I was in a time crunch. Had the ingredients right! It was DELICIOUS hot and melty, too! Thanks for a great recipe! 😉

  3. I make this with 2 cream cheeses. 1 of them being the regular 8oz and the other being the tub kind with jalapenos! It adds an awesome kick! 🙂 try it you will love it even more!

  4. Very interesting dip! Never has something like this before, but you always inspire us to try and taste new recipes. A culinary experience from Dan! Love it!

    1. Ladies,
      Thanks for the comments! This is a pretty basic recipe but I guess it qualifies as a culinary experience – love it!!

  5. Who doesn’t love cheese and beer? And I’ve never seen this with ranch dressing! Can’t wait to try this!

  6. Going to share this recipe with my father, he’s going to absolutely love it! Happy New Year Dan!

    1. Pamela,
      I hope you share this with your dad. And please, try some for yourself too! Happy new year to you!!

  7. I haven’t had this dish in ages! I lived in Milwaukee a long time ago, and had this all the time. And made it from time to time after I moved away. I gotta have this again – thanks for reviving the memory. And Happy New Year!

    1. This is so simple, and so darn tasty. I’m glad you could relive your Wiscosnin days with this post. Wishing you the best in the new year!