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    Home » Recipes » Dips

    Pretzel Beer Cheese Dip

    Published: Dec 21, 2021 · Modified: Jun 16, 2025 by Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This creamy Pretzel Beer Cheese Dip is bold, cheesy, and perfect for dipping soft pretzels, veggies, or crackers! With rich beer flavor, gooey cheese, and a hint of spice, it's a crowd-pleaser for summer BBQs, Oktoberfest, game day, or add it to a charcuterie board for a brunch spread! Ready in under 20 minutes! This is your new go-to cheesy dip!

    If you love yummy dips and sauces , try my Easy Taco Bell Cheese Recipe (Copycat) , Truffle Aioli (Easy Truffle Mayo), Easy 4 Ingredient Tartar Sauce or my Homemade Big Mac Sauce!

    Pretzel Beer cheese dip in a bowl, with pretzel dipped in.
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    I love serving this Pretzel Beer Cheese Dip when gathering with friends for brunch, it's way better than store-bought cheese dips, but not difficult to make! It's delicious on a charcuterie board with veggies, crackers, smoked sausages, and, of course, soft pretzels! This Dill Pickle Dip is also fun to serve as part of a savory snack spread!

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    • Charlotte's Tips for Beer Cheese Dip for Pretzels
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    Beer cheese dip for pretzels in bowl, surrounded by soft pretzels.

    Recipe Highlights

    • Perfect for parties, BBQs, or Oktoberfest celebrations.
    • Creamy, melty cheese with the tangy bite of beer.
    • Easy to make in one pot in under 20 minutes!

    Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients on table for pretzel beer cheese dip.
    • Heavy Cream this adds the rich velvety texture to this dip.
    • Unsalted butter the butter helps to meld all the ingredients together.
    • Dijon mustard provides a nice tang.
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Cayenne gives the dip a nice kick.
    • Garlic powder adds a savory note.
    • Beer I love a good organic lager like this one but you could use your favorite beer. The beer adds a light effervecense to break up some of the heaviness of the cheese and cream.
    • Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese- the sharpness of this cheese really pairs beautifully with the beer and makes this dip so satisfying.
    • Pizza Mozzarella Cheese- the mozzarella balances the bold beer and old cheddar flavors and gives the dip some structure.

    How to make Pretzel Beer Cheese Dip

    Making Beer Cheese Dip for Pretzels step by step.
    • Step 1: Melt the heavy cream and butter .
    • Step 2: Combine the spices and mustard.
    • Step 3: Pour in beer.
    • Step 4: Cook with cream mixture.
    • Step 5: Add Cheeses.
    • Step 6: Stir until melted.

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    • Grate cheese from a block for the best melt—avoid pre-shredded.
    • Don’t boil after adding cheese or it may become grainy.
    • Reheat gently over low heat with a splash of milk.
    Pretzel being held with cheese dip on the edge.

    Variations

    • Use jalapeño cheddar or smoked gouda for a different flavor profile.
    • Add bacon bits or chopped scallions on top before serving.
    • Try it with non-alcoholic beer or swap beer for chicken broth if preferred.

    Substitutions

    • Swap all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour blend.
    • Use non-dairy milk and cheese for a dairy-free version (results may vary).

    Storage Tips

    • Reheat slowly on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring frequently.
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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    I hope you love this Beer Cheese Pretzel Dip. If you make this recipe, leave a comment and a rating! I'd love to know how you liked it. Enjoy, xoxo!

    Recipe

    pretzel being dipped in beer cheese dip

    Pretzel Beer Cheese Dip

    Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj
    This pretzel beer cheese dip has a sophisticated taste but is so easy to make! Full of cheddar flavor and, perfect for pretzel dunking!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 Approximately 2 cups of dip.
    Calories 269 kcal

    Equipment

    • Small saucepan
    • Cheese Grater
    • whisk
    • Wooden Spoon

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup beer organic lager
    • 1 ¾ cups extra old cheddar cheese freshly grated
    • ¼ cup pizza mozzarella freshly grated

    Instructions
     

    • In a small saucepan melt the heavy cream and butter on medium heat. Do not allow the mixture to boil as you can burn the butter and cream.
    • Once melted add the spices and mustard. Mix to combine.
    • Next, add the beer and cook on medium heat for one minute.
    • Remove from the heat and stir in the cheeses. If they don’t melt completely return to the heat on low and mix until the dip is smooth and creamy.
    • Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately with soft pretzels!

    Notes

    • This dip is best made close to when you want to serve it. It will reheat but the texture is best when it’s freshly made.
    •  If you find the dip too thin add 1 tablespoon of flour to a small amount of the dip, mix well and return it to the saucepan and it will thicken quickly. If the dip is too thick add a bit more cream, butter, or a splash of milk or beer. Mix until the desired consistency.
    • If you don’t have soft pretzels you can serve this dip with warm baguette slices, crispy pretzels, or raw veggies! Drinking a beer is also an excellent complement to this dip!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 349mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 838IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 290mgIron: 1mg
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    Welcome to All You Need is Brunch! I'm Charlotte, professional food photographer and recipe developer here behind these delicious and easy Brunch Recipes with over 20 years of cooking and baking experience!

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    Hi, I'm Charlotte! I'm a mom of 4 beautiful boys with BIG appetites! My family and I are obsessed with Brunch so I blog about Brunch Recipes and all the Brunch Ideas you need, for your next Brunch Party including Breakfast, Lunch, Baking, and Cocktails! Learn More

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