Australian Lager And Spicy Cheese Dip Recipes

EASY CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and sour cream together in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until softened and easy to stir, about 30 seconds.
• Stir Cheddar cheese into cream cheese mixture and heat in microwave until dip is smooth, 30 to 40 seconds. Stir. Heat in microwave for another 10 seconds if needed.

AUSTRALIAN LAGER AND SPICY CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Melt cheese and beer in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Once melted, stir in tomato and cilantro and transfer to serving dish/fondue dish.
• Serve with tortillas or corn chips.

SPICY SOUTH OF THE BORDER SPINACH CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Saute onion in skillet over medium heat in oil until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and chiles, let cook 2 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in spinach, cheese, cream cheese, half and half, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into shallow baking dish like a 9 inch quiche dish or pie plate.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the dip is bubbly and the top is light brown, about 35 minutes.

SPICY BEER CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter and when melted, add flour. Whisk until the roux turns golden, about 1 ½ minutes.
• Pour in beer slowly whisking constantly. Add milk, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika and garlic powder. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and thickens, about 2 ½ to 3 minutes.
• Add cheese and whisk continuously until melted. Taste and if needed, add salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Add hot sauce and bring the mixture to a simmer; cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
• Serve warm with tortilla chips, pretzels, crackers or veggies. Yields 2 ½ cups.

SPICY CHEESE DIP WITH GROUND BEEF

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and 1/4 cup onions in a large nonstick skillet. Break apart as needed. Drain.
• Combine beef with remaining ingredients in slow cooker.
• Cook on LOW 2 1/2 hours, or until cheese is melted.
• Serve from slow cooker with scoop-shaped tortilla chips.
• TIP: The smaller the Velveeta chunks, the faster they will melt.
• VARIATION: Instead of the 1/4 cup onions, use 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder.