Beer Dip Cheese Ball (Hidden Valley Ranch Recipe)
This creamy beer dip cheese ball is crafted with Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese and a hint of beer flavor – perfect for any occasion.
If you want to enjoy a pub appetizer at home, today’s ranch beer cheese dip recipe is for you. It is so simple and delicious.
This wonderfully cheesy snack makes a great game day appetizer. And it is the perfect dip for all the cheese lovers in your life.
One of the things that I think pubs do particularly well (besides beer, of course!) is appetizers. Shareable food is ideal for an evening out with the girls, date night, or even when you just want to try more than one item from the menu.
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Beer Dip Cheese Ball
This addictive dip has a secret ingredient – dry ranch dressing mix. You will be amazed at how good it is!
I like to make the dip ahead of time, so that it has a couple of hours to rest in the fridge. This gives all of the flavors a chance to blend together and really enhances the final product.
Because this beer dip is a simple combination of cheese and your favorite beer, you can easily adjust the final flavors based on the kind of beer that you use. A darker beer will produce a stronger flavor, while lighter beers will give your dip a milder flavor.
To me, this is the perfect excuse for making this pub-style beer cheese dip over and over again. Give it a try and see what I mean.
Things to Serve With Beer Dip?
- Fresh vegetables, like celery and carrot sticks
- Tortilla chips
- Potato chips
- Pretzel rods or mini pretzels
- Melba toast
- Your favorite crackers
- Sliced baguette or sourdough bread
- Soft pretzel bites
- Homemade soft pretzels
Ingredients
Start with a few simple ingredients from the grocery store.
- Philadelphia cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature
- Cheddar cheese, shredded – I prefer a sharp cheddar cheese for this recipe.
- Light beer, pale ale is a great choice
- Packet Hidden Valley Ranch dressing – homemade dry ranch seasoning would work too.
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and beer.
2. Mix until well combined. Allow the dip to rest in the fridge for 15 minutes for flavours to really meld.
3. Serve with pretzels and crackers for dipping.
Variations
- Add in extra seasonings, such as cayenne pepper.
- Try using different types of cheese, pepper jack would be a good choice.
- Vary the kind of beer that you use.
- Substitute apple cider for the beer and let me know how it tastes!
- For an alcohol-free option, use a non-alcoholic beer or milk instead of light beer.
Tips and Tricks
- If you don’t want to mix your ingredients by hand, you can use an electric mixer or food processor for this recipe.
- Using pre-shredded cheese is a simple way to save yourself time when making this cheesy dip.
- Turn this into a warm dip. After mixing, put everything into an oven-safe dish, top it with additional cheddar cheese, and heat at 350 for 20 mins, or until the mixture is heated through.
- Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge.
With just a few simple ingredients and your favorite beer, you can mix a delicious dip that will keep everyone coming back for more!
More Dip Recipes
Want to try some more of our favorite dips?
- Crock Pot Rotel Dip
- Queso Crockpot Dip Recipe
- Beer Cheese Sauce
- Salsa Cheese Dip
- Classic Spinach Dip
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Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese cubed, at room temperature
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup light beer pale ale
- 1 tbsp packet Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and beer.
- Mix until well combined. Allow the dip to rest in the fridge for 15 minutes for flavours to really meld.
- Serve with pretzels and crackers for dipping.
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