Beer Cheese

Last updated on September 26th, 2025

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 Draft was hosted local to us and this sauce totally screams 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 slow 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!
• 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

Beer Cheese

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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 Draft was hosted local to us and this sauce totally screams game day vibes!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Dips, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

• Small Saucepan
• Whisk
• Cheese Grater
• Measuring Cups and Spoons

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 ½ cups Gruyere hand shredded
• 1 ½ cups Colby Jack hand shredded
• 1 cup beer any kind
• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp salt

Optional garnishes:

• green onion
• shredded cheese

Instructions

 

• 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 slow, 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!

Notes

This beer cheese will keep for about 3-4 days in the refrigerator!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 13gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 550mgSugar: 2g

Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide

Keyword Beer Cheese Recipe, Beer Cheese Sauce, Cheese Dip, Cheesy Appetizers, Hot Appetizers

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