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Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip
Nawaal Ahmed

Warm Beer Cheese Dip with Bacon and Sharp Cheddar

Creamy Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip Made Easy in the Slow Cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 225 g cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups 225 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup 115 g Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • ¾ cup 180 ml light beer
  • ½ cup 120 ml sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble once cooled.
  2. Add the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, beer, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
  3. Stir gently to combine the ingredients evenly.
  4. Cover and cook on low heat until the cheeses are fully melted and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir thoroughly, scraping the sides to incorporate any melted cheese.
  6. Fold in most of the crumbled bacon, reserving a small amount for garnish.
  7. Continue cooking briefly until the flavors blend and the dip develops a rich aroma.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining bacon and chopped green onions over the top.
  10. Serve warm directly from the slow cooker with your favorite dippers.

Notes

Protein: 13 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Fat: 24 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 510 mg