Beer Cheese
Last updated on January 8th, 2026
In the Midwest, we love our cheese! I whipped up this Beer Cheese for my family this weekend and it was amazing! We had it with some soft salty pretzels, but this dip could shine in so many other ways! You could put it on a charcuterie board, burger, or a sandwich! It was so simple to make, as only a few ingredients are needed! It felt super fitting since the NFL draft was just this past weekend! Total game day vibes!
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Did you know?
Beer cheese actually originated in Kentucky! It was first served in the 1940’s at a local restaurant in Clark County, Kentucky! In 2013, the Kentucky Legislature officially declared Clark County as beer cheese’s birthplace! Crazy – as it totally seems like it is something that would’ve been born in the Midwest! This amazing, cheesy sauce is now loved all around the nation!
What do I need to make beer cheese?
Gruyere
Colby Jack
Cream Cheese
Beer
Dijon
Salt
Optional garnishes:
Green Onion
Shredded Cheese
How do I make it?
In a small saucepan, bring the beer to a simmer. Whisk in cream cheese, Dijon, and salt until melted and completely combined. Turn heat to low and slowly add in the cheese while whisking continuously.
Remove from heat and garnish with green onion and additional shredded cheese, if desired. Serve Beer Cheese with pretzels, chips, on a sandwich – any way you like! Enjoy!
Tips:
- This will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- You can use whatever type of cheese you want! Just make sure to shred your own! It doesn’t matter what beer you use either! I used Budweiser!
- To add a little depth of flavor, consider tossing in a touch of cayenne or ground mustard!
- Try this amazing beer dip on some Beer Cheeseburger Wraps!
Check out some more of my game day recipes!
- Hot Wings
- Bacon Jalapeño Popper Dip
- Crockpot White Chicken Chili
- Cheesy Beer Brat Chowder
- Avocado BLT Dip
Beer Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Gruyere freshly shredded
- 1 ½ cups Colby Jack freshly shredded
- 1 cup beer any kind, I used Budweiser
- 4 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
Optional garnishes:
- green onion thinly sliced
- shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a small saucepan on medium, bring the beer to a simmer.
- Whisk in cream cheese, Dijon, and salt until melted and completely combined.
- Turn heat to low, and slowly add in the cheese while whisking continuously.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onion and additional shredded cheese, if desired!
- Serve Beer Cheese with pretzels, chips, on a sandwich – any way you like! Try my recipe for Beer Cheeseburger Wraps!
Notes
Nutrition
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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This dip looks so inviting. I think the only “problem” with it, is that it would be hard to stop eating it! :)
Haha! Thank you so much 😋
Omg yum!!! Gruyere cheese is my favorite! I’ve always wanted to try beer cheese!
I love beer cheese dip but have never made it myself, definitely going to give this a try!
I hope you enjoy it!🙂