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Beer Cheese Dip

This easy Beer Cheese Dip is such a crowd pleaser and takes just 5 minutes to make! Made with bacon and a variety of seasonings, it is best served with fresh cut veggies, pretzels, and bread sticks!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, beer, cheese, dip
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill 1 hour
Servings 10
Calories 173kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 12 oz sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup Friendship Dairies cottage cheese
  • 1 garlic clove roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp hot sauce optional
  • 1/2 cup beer or ale
  • 3 slices cooked bacon roughly chopped
  • fresh chives thinly sliced, for garnish, optional
  • bacon crumbles for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Pour beer into a measuring cup and let it become flat while you gather the remaining ingredients.
  • Add all of the ingredients to food processor in order listed except for the bacon.
  • Pulse a few times to incorporate.
  • Turn food processor to high and puree until nice and smooth or desired consistency is achieved.
  • Add bacon and pulse a few times until it is incorporated.
  • Remove the dip from the processor and place in refrigerator to chill for at least an hour for best flavor.
  • Serve with pretzels, bread sticks, and fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 78mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 0.4mg