Description
A creamy and flavorful dip made with Irish cheddar cheese and beer, perfect for pairing with pretzels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Irish cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup beer (preferably a stout or lager)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and beer until smooth.
- Add the shredded Irish cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve warm with pretzels for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg