This beer cheese dip recipe couldn’t be easier to make, but make no mistake about it! It tastes fabulous, and if you bring it to a party, you’ll always go home with an empty bowl! Don't miss it! Make it and save the recipe!
Beer and cheese are a natural pairing, probably an even better fit than wine and cheese, and there is a sound reason for it. The beer’s complex flavor is a natural fit with the density and richness of the most common cheeses. The slight bitterness of the hops plays well with the saltiness of the cheese.
Cream cheese is a perfect base for this recipe. Cream cheese has a tangy element that brings out the best in all the ingredients, uniting them in a harmonious blend of deliciousness.
The hero ingredient in this recipe is one magical packet of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning. It takes this dip to new heights. You can use this amazing little packet for countless delicious things, notably the salad dressing that America knows and loves.
Ranch dressing is by far the most popular salad dressing in America, with a nearly cult-like following. What’s in it? Buttermilk, dill, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, chives, and parsley. (In other words, lots of good stuff!) You can use it in dozens of recipes!
Recently, I learned about the humble beginnings of ranch dressing, and I was excited and proud! Nebraska native Steve Henson, a plumber by trade, was from the tiny village of Thayer, Nebraska. In about 1950, he was working in construction in Anchorage, Alaska. Henson was a part-time cook for the crew and created the recipe for them while working there.
Later, he and his wife purchased a ranch in California, naming it Hidden Valley Ranch. They opened a restaurant, and their dressing became so popular that they started packaging a dry mix, which, when combined with mayonnaise and buttermilk, made the dressing their guests had begun to crave.
If you're as curious as I was, there are numerous articles about their success story, including the fact that Clorox owns the brand. Yes, the company that manufactures bleach.
Nothing could be easier to make or give you a more delicious dip than this four-ingredient wonder. Beat an eight-ounce package of softened cream cheese with one-third cup of your favorite beer until it’s smooth and creamy. Next, thoroughly blend in one packet of dry ranch seasoning mix, then fold in two cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Always grate your cheese from a block of cheese for the best flavor. Use a good old box grater, or grate the cheese and make this entire dip in your food processor! Some kind of weird stuff is added to bagged shredded cheese to keep it from clumping, and it never tastes quite as good as cheese shredded with your own loving hands.
Let the mixture sit in your refrigerator for a couple of hours, long enough for all the ingredients to get to know each other and make friends. Then, put that beautiful beer cheese dip with Ranch in a bowl, and sprinkle it with a little parsley for color if you’re like me and can never resist adding a garnish. Serve it with some hearty crackers, or celery and carrot sticks for a healthier alternative.
Our daughter made my easy beer bread, and instead of baking it in a loaf, she spread the dough onto a sheet pan and baked it, then cut it into beer bread fingers for dipping! It was a hit!
Whatever way you choose to serve it, it's fun to watch a crowd gather to enjoy every last bit. What could be more rewarding than everyone swarming you for the recipe?
Make this yummy dip all summer long. Then, when meetings, tailgates, fifth-quarter parties, and all kinds of events begin to ramp up when school starts, make it again!
In the blink of an eye, the holiday season will be upon us. Tuck this recipe away where you'll have it handy. I’m confident this recipe will be one you make again and again!
Put this savory dip together in minutes. The flavor is outstanding and pairs well with crackers, crudité, or crusty bites of beer bread.
Do you have an appetizer or dip you love, but haven't made in years? Tell us all about it! In the meantime, you might also enjoy some of GB's Kitchen's other favorites, including my Festive Cheese Ring, Dried Beef Dip, and Homemade Ranch Dip.
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