Beer, Bacon, and Cheese are standard fare at almost any viewing party, but get your game faces on and get in the zone with this epic dip that combines them all into one fantastic appetizer. It’s sure to be the MVP of your spread. Thick and creamy, topped with freshly shredded melted cheese and extra crispy bacon crumbles, you won’t want to miss out on this Bacon Beer Cheese Dip.
It’s that time of year so many of my friends and family look forward to for over half the year. Football is back in season.
All week long fans rehash the previous weekends game and make predictions about the coming week’s. While I love a good game as much as the next fan, for the kids and I, the before and after party is just as exciting.
Whether we’re hosting or attending, we’re all about some good Game Day grub. There’s no shame in our game!
You know you can relate!
There’s always that one friend’s party you look forward to going to just because you know how awesome the spread’s going to be.
Then there’s the other’s you wonder if it’d be rude to bring your own party platter too because a few carrot sticks and cherry tomatoes just don’t set the same mood.
Wherever we’re going, or even if it’s my turn to host guests– I have a handful of recipes I reserve just for game days because of just how yummy they are. That and healthy goes out the window in my book at any party.
Bring on the cheese. Bring on the bacon. Bring on the dip!
We opted to skip the pint sized glass, as well as the platter and threw the beer and the cheese together into one bowl.
Then there’s the bacon– because of course you can’t forget about the bacon, especially not in a cheesy dip. It’s a non-written, but most known fact in my kitchen. A hint of mustard, and a little bit of kick from some Tabasco sauce, and you’re in the business of having the best game day dip around on hand for your party.
This Bacon Beer Cheese Dip is a must. Serve it with chips, with pretzels, even with crackers of a sliced baguette. You can’t go wrong. Cheer loudly, dip often, and SCORE big with this fan favorite recipe.
Bacon Beer Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb of bacon strips chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 white onion diced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp stone ground mustard
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 12 ounce lager style beer
- 3-4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1-2 dashes of Tabasco sauce or more to taste if you like things on the hotter side
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add in the chopped bacon and cook, stirring frequently, just until the bacon's crisped. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain the excess grease and cool completely.
- Heat a second large skillet over medium heat, adding the butter and melting it. As soon as the butter's melted, add in the onions and cook just until they're soft and becoming transparent. Stir in both mustards and slowly pour in the beer, scraping the bottom of the pan as you stir. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil vigorously for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Lower the heat to medium, and stir in the cream cheese until the mixture's smooth and creamy. Turn off the heat, but leave the skillet on the burner.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, except for 1/4 cup to be reserved, about a cup at a time, until the mixture's again smooth, creamy, and thick. Stir in 3/4 of the bacon, saving the rest for the top of the dip.
- Scoop the dip into an oven safe serving dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon out evenly over top.
- Bake the dip at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve the dip warm with chips, pretzels, crackers, or crusty bread.
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
OH my , not only is this perfect for game day but it is also perfect for Oktoberfest Celebrations.
4sonsrus says
You are so right, Wendy!
Josette says
Creamy deliciousness! 🙂
4sonsrus says
Yup!
Johanne Lamarche says
This dip would be a huge hit with my 3 sons! Beer + cheese + bacon? What’s not to love????
4sonsrus says
That’s pretty much verbatim what my husband said the first time I made it, lol
Julie says
This dip looks amazing!
4sonsrus says
Thanks, Julie!
Frugal Hausfrau says
This sounds delish, but with the cream cheese I bet that dip stays gorgeous and creamy. Happy FF, Meaghan!
Mollie
4sonsrus says
Exactly, Mollie 🙂
JoJo says
Just curious – why bake this for so long? Why not just put in chafing dish or fondu pot as is, up to your instructions to bake?
4sonsrus says
You could do that, and it would still taste good too. I found that baking it really lets the flavors meld and I like the golden brown crust of cheese & bacon on top when I serve it.
Curious says
six cups of cheese seems a bit much for the proportions of the rest of the recipe. is that perhaps supposed to be six *ounces* of shredded cheese?
But it does sound delicious. planning to make it tomorrow!
Thanks for posting.
4sonsrus says
No, it is meant to say 6 cups. But if I remember correctly, that’s about 8-10 ounces shredded. Enjoy!
Rose says
What about making this in a slow cooker? What do I do if that’s how I want to make it?
4sonsrus says
I would still recommend following steps 1 & 2 as directed. Transfer the beer & onions to the bowl of your slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and cook on low for a couple hours, stirring, until the cheeses are melted and the mixture’s evenly incorporated.
Katherine says
This looks AMAZING! How many people would you say it would serve?
4sonsrus says
Thanks 🙂 And about 6-8, depending on portion sizes!
Stephanie, One Caring Mom says
This. Looks. Divine!!!! I need to get all the ingredients so I can make this!
Melissa says
The recipe calls for 3-4 cups of cheese but you talk about 6 cups in the comments section. I am making this to take to a party on Sunday and need to know which is correct. Thanks!
4sonsrus says
3-4 🙂
Angie says
Why can’t the whole dip me made in the same skillet the bacon was cooked in?
4sonsrus says
It can be 🙂 It’s just quicker for me that way, and to make sure I get rid of all the grease.
Kathleen says
Can I just used double the Dijon mustard to substitute the for the half of whole ground mustard? Will it affect the taste?
Dedi says
Do not I repeat use an IPA