Cream cheese beaten with beer and ranch dressing mix, then stirred with shredded cheddar. A cold dip to serve with pretzels.
Ingredients
2packages(8 ounces each) cream cheesesoftened
1/3cupbeer or nonalcoholic beer
1enveloperanch salad dressing mix
2cupsshredded cheddar cheese
Pretzelsfor serving
Directions
Beat the cream cheese, beer, and dressing mix together in a large bowl until smooth.
Stir in the cheddar cheese until blended.
Serve with pretzels.
Notes
Tip: if the cream cheese is cold, microwave 20 seconds in five-second intervals, or leave at room temperature 35 to 45 minutes.Storage: airtight container in the refrigerator three to five days; stir and let sit at room temperature about 15 minutes before serving.