Beer Dip

Name: Beer Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 3-1/2 cups
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer; 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; Pretzels

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 3-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Beer dip combines all the best things for party food: a creamy dip, ranch dressing, lots of cheese and, of course, beer. What else could you possibly need?

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Pretzels

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, beer and dressing mix until smooth. Stir in cheddar cheese. Serve with pretzels.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 93 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Ranch dressing mix flavors this easy dip packed with shredded cheese. It's perfect paired with pretzels. Be forewarned, though—it's hard to stop eating once you've started! The beer cheese dip can be made with any type of beer, including nonalcoholic. I've taken it to many parties and I am always asked for the recipe. —Michelle Long, New Castle, Colorado

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