This easy Beer Cheese Dip is made on the stovetop in about 10 minutes with beer, cheese and a handful of basic ingredients. Serve it warm with soft pretzel bites, crusty bread or tortilla chips for an easy party dip that’s especially good for game day. 🍻

Creamy beer cheese dip surrounded by pretzel bites on a blue plate, perfect for snacking and party appetizers.

Serves: 8-10
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 cup half and half
1 cup beer (choose your favorite)
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
4 oz shredded cheese (we usually use sharp cheddar or a cheddar blend)

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

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Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Melt butter in a 2-3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add in the flour and continue to cook for at least one minute while whisking.

flour being added to melted butter in a sauce pan with a whisk

a whisk stirring the flour and butter together over medium heat

Step 2: Continue to whisk as you pour in the half and half, followed by the beer and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer until thickened (about 2-4 minutes), whisking the entire time.

milk being poured into pot with butter and flour

beer being poured in to pot with milk, butter, and flour

Step 3: Slowly stir in the shredded cheese until thoroughly combined. Taste the beer cheese dip. Add a bit of salt if needed. Serve with pretzel bites, crusty bread, or tortilla chips.

shredded cheese being stirred in to beer and milk mix

beer cheese dip in a saucepan next to a wooden spoon on a striped towel.

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions and Swaps

Choose your beer: A lighter beer gives the dip a milder beer flavor. We love using Hawaiian beer after trying beer cheese dip in Maui. For a stronger, more traditional flavor, try a stout such as Guinness.
Switch up the cheese: Sharp cheddar or a cheddar blend works great, but Gruyere, Swiss or Gouda are easy swaps.
Add more seasoning: We like this dip as written, but you can add ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, paprika or chili powder for a little extra flavor.
Thin it if needed: Beer cheese thickens as it sits. Stir in a splash of half-and-half or milk until it reaches the consistency you like.

🧀 Before You Go…

If beer cheese dip disappears before halftime, you’re going to need another backup plan. Browse our Easy Party Food Recipes for more crowd-friendly dips, sliders, finger foods, and easy appetizers that keep everyone coming back for one more bite.

Beer Cheese Dip

Creamy stovetop beer cheese dip made with your favorite beer and shredded cheese in about 10 minutes. Serve it warm with pretzel bites, bread or tortilla chips for an easy party or game day appetizer.

Beth

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 7

Total Time 9

Servings

Ingredients

¼ cup butter (half stick)
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 cup half and half
1 cup beer
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
4 oz shredded cheese

Instructions

Melt butter in a 2-3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and continue to cook for at least one minute while whisking.
Continue to whisk as you add in the half and half, followed by the beer and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer until thickened (about 2-4 minutes), whisking the entire time.
Slowly stir in the shredded cheese. Taste the beer cheese dip. Add a bit of salt if needed. Serve with pretzel bites, crusty bread, or tortilla chips.