Beer Bacon and Cheese Dip Recipe
This Beer Bacon and Cheese Dip Recipe is a rich and creamy appetizer that’s perfect with pretzels and is guaranteed to be the talk of your next party!
Is there anything better than a big bowl of ooey, gooey cheese dip? Yes. Yes there is. And you’re looking at it! This dip is layered with beer and bacon for a dip that’ll leave you craving another bite. While I’m one of the bacon freaks at heart, pretzels and beer cheese is nirvana, and now I can have it all with this easy to make dip!
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Whenever we have friends and family over I go into appetizer queen mode. It doesn’t matter if it’s a birthday party, football game, or we’re just nerding out to music, playing Rummikub & having a few beers – munchies, finger foods, and appetizer dip recipes are always a hit at my house. Hell, they’re expected! Now that we’ve had this dip it’s become part of the regular dip rotation!
The flavors in this dip are insane! The beer really comes through. The garlic…OMG the garlic!! Tangy sharp cheddar cheese thickened with cream cheese…everything together is this magical harmony of deliciousness. If I could plug in my brain and let you taste this I would, but you’ll just have to do the next best thing and make it for yourself!
Click HERE to see all the Bacon Month recipes we made this month! the Bacon Month Recipes.
Today’s Bacon Month Recipes
- Sriracha Bacon Lobster Rolls
- Bacon & Egg Puffs
- Bacon Scalloped Potatoes
- Savory Oatmeal with Bacon, Spinach and Blistered Tomatoes
- Beer Bacon and Cheese Dip Recipe
- Sticky Bacon and Salmon Kebabs
- Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pull-Apart Rolls
- Bacon Pasta Salad with Avocado Crema Sauce
- Peanut Butter, Banana & Bacon Muffins
Hungry for more?
- Crock Pot Spinach & Bacon Cheese Dip
- Mom’s Famous Hot Wing Dip
- Slow Cooker Meat Lover’s Pizza Dip
- Bacon Pecan Baked Brie
Beer Bacon and Cheese Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 ounces thick-cut bacon diced (I just cut whatever package I bought down the middle and use half)
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard powder
- 8 ounces beer I used Fat Tire, but any medium bodied ale or pilsner would be good
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Colby-jack cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Frank's hot sauce or your favorite hot sauce
- Soft or hard pretzels for dipping
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepot over medium-high heat.
- Add the bacon and cook until crispy, stirring often, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
- To the hot grease, add the garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- In a small bowl stir together the flour and dry ground mustard. Add the flour to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the beer and stir. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese and cook until melted, stirring often to help break down the cheese. The beer will thicken up when you add the cheese, that's a good thing. You'll want to use your spoon to smush the cream cheese and little and get it incorporated into the sauce.
- Add the cheddar and Colby-jack cheeses. Stir to combine until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is thick and smooth, about 5-8 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the hot sauce and stir to combine.
- Add almost all of the bacon into the dip, saving a little for garnish. Stir to incorporate the bacon.
- Transfer to a serving bowl (or a crock pot set on warm), sprinkle the reserved bacon on top. Serve immediately with soft or hard pretzels.
Notes
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
I can’t get over how good this looks. I’ve got to try it!
Is this recipe good for making ahead of time and reheating?
Hi Rachael! I have not tried reheating it. Next time I make it I will test and let you know. 🙂
This looks AMAZING! About how much dip does it make? For a party of 12-14, would it be enough, or should I double it?
Also, do you think it would work to do all the steps ahead of time and then save the baking step for right before serving? I have to transport it about an hour away so I don’t know the best method to do that.
Hi Katherine! I would definitely double this recipe for that many people.
I have plans to try this dip out in the crock pot (or even just keeping it warm in the crock pot after cooking) how soon are you making it?
Best dip ever!
Anyone else make this recipe ahead bnb of time and reheat in a crockpot/dip warmer? hAve 2 parties coming up and I’d like to try but would definitely have to be made ahead and reheated.
Hi Susie! When are your parties? I was going to make this again soon (and shoot some new pictures). I could test reheating/keeping warm in a crock pot for you. 🙂
Hi,Julie…received your email….I have small*socially distanced* lol get togethers planned for next week, and my granddaughters birthday in September….
I’ve been using this recipe, exactly as written, for years and it is always a hit! I have kept it warm in a crock pot. I have reheated it and while there is some separation of the ingredients, but it doesn’t change the taste. And I have eaten it cold! Great dip=)