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Irish Beer Cheese Dip Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Category: Dip
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Irish

Description

This Irish Pub Cheese Recipe is a silky-smooth beer cheese dip combining sharp Irish cheddar and creamy cheese with flavorful Irish-style lager. Perfect for serving with pita chips, crackers, bread, veggies, or apple slices, this dip offers a rich, tangy snack ideal for gatherings or Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations.


Ingredients

Units Scale

Cheese

  • 14 ounces Irish cheddar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese

Liquids

  • 1/2 cup light Irish-style beer (Harp Lager)

Seasonings

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cheddar: Break the Irish cheddar into chunks and place in a food processor. Pulse until the cheese is broken down into small pieces to ease blending.
  2. Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the cream cheese, light Irish-style beer, garlic clove, ground mustard, and paprika to the food processor bowl with the cheddar.
  3. Puree the Mixture: Blend all ingredients until the mixture becomes completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, and puree again to ensure even consistency.
  4. Serve: Transfer the smooth Irish Pub Cheese dip to a serving bowl and offer it alongside pita chips, bread, crackers, fresh veggies, or apple slices for dipping and enjoying.

Notes

  • This Irish Pub Cheese is a smooth and flavorful beer cheese dip, perfect for casual snacking or celebrations like Saint Patrick’s Day.
  • The combination of sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and Irish lager offers an authentic taste reminiscent of an Irish pub experience.
  • Adjust the thickness of the dip by varying the amount of beer to your preference.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; stir before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 0.125 cup
  • Calories: 94 kcal
  • Sugar: 0.5 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 23 mg