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bowl of beer cheese dip with pita chips and glass of beer

Sriacha Beer Cheese Dip | Game Day Recipe!

This smooth and creamy beer cheese dip is made with beer and Sriracha Sauce. So good that you might want to skip the chips and grab a spoon!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz beer lager or ale
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • salt & pepper to taste
For Serving
  • green onions for garnish if desired
  • soft pretzel bites, baguette slices, pita chips, tortilla chips

Equipment

  • Everyday Pan

Method
 

  1. Pour the beer in a medium pan and bring to a simmer.
  2. Lower to medium heat and add the cubed cream cheese.
  3. Use a whisk to stir and work the cream cheese into the beer until it's completely melted. (It's normal for the sauce looks a little broken at this point)
  4. Add the dijon mustard, garlic powder, worcestershire sauce, sriracha and (optional) cayenne pepper
  5. Turn the heat down to low and add the cheese a half-cup at a time, whisking constantly. Allow the cheese to melt before adding the next half-cup. (BE PATIENT! The sauce will go through stages and look like it's not coming together, but just keep whisking it over low heat.)
  6. Continue cooking over medium-low heat about about 4-5 minutes until it is smooth and thick. Do not let it boil once you've added the cheese, or the sauce will break.
  7. When all of the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, remove it from the heat and taste for seasoning. I usually add a pinch of salt and a healthy amount of black pepper, but you can add more Sriracha, mustard, or whatever other spices you like.
  8. Serve immediately with green onions sprinkled on top for garnish, if desired.