Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSide Bar East LansingBeer Cheese Dip Recipe

Beer Cheese Dip Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

served with soft pretzel bites

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Ingredients

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Dip Ingredients

Pretzel Bites Ingredients

Method

Dip Preparation

  1. 1

    Melt the Cream Cheese

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, add the cream cheese. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth.

  2. 2

    Add Cheddar Cheese and Beer

    Slowly stir in the sharp cheddar cheese and beer. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.

  3. 3

    Season the Dip

    Add the garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine, adjusting seasoning to taste.

  4. 4

    Keep Warm

    Reduce heat to low and keep the dip warm while you prepare the pretzel bites.

Pretzel Bites Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Pretzel Bites

    Follow package instructions to heat the soft pretzel bites in the oven or microwave until warm.

  2. 6

    Melt Butter and Season

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Brush the melted butter onto the warm pretzel bites and sprinkle with sea salt.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Transfer the warm pretzel bites to a serving platter alongside the beer cheese dip.

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