Game Day Beer And Cheese Dip Recipes

JAMIE'S BEER CHEESE GAME-DAY DIP

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart round or oval slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on high speed until smooth. Beat in salsa con queso dip until well combined, followed by prepared cheese product and beer, beating until nearly smooth. Pour mixture into slow cooker.
• Add uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box); stir until well combined. Stir in cooked ground beef.
• Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until cheese is hot and pasta is done.
• Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

BEER CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until the flour is completely absorbed. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
• While whisking constantly, slowly pour in the beer and half & half. Whisk in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly, then reduce to a simmer and continue cooking, whisking frequently, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
• With the heat on low, add the cheeses a handful at a time, whisking between each addition, until the cheese is fully melted before adding more. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle with fresh chives, if using. Serve immediately.
• Leftover beer cheese can be covered and refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until warmed through.
• Note: Lager is a family of beers that includes bright lagers, amber lagers, dark lagers, Oktoberfests, and pilsners. I used Fat Tire because that what I had in the house, but Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, and Miller Lite are all good options. No need to use anything fancy!

BACON BEER CHEESE DIP (AKA: GAME DAY DIP)

Steps:

• Cook bacon crisply, remove from pan to drain on paper towels; reserve grease.
• In hot grease, saute green onions until bright green and soft - drain on paper towels.
• In your Crock Pot insert or microwavable bowl, combine cream cheese, Velveeta, garlic powder and pepper flakes.
• Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes.
• Remove from oven and stir to combine and microwave again for 3 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
• Add beer and stir to "loosen" to a dippable consistency.
• Stir in bacon and green onions and serve hot with corn chips or crackers.