Mexican Beer and Cheese Dip

Dive into the irresistible flavors of this Mexican Beer and Cheese Dip, a game-day favorite that's as creamy as it is bold. This quick and easy appetizer combines the smooth richness of sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and cream cheese with the zesty kick of green chiles, jalapeños, and aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder. Infused with the malty notes of Mexican lager, this dip achieves a luscious texture thanks to a classic roux base of butter and flour. Perfectly ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal crowd-pleaser for parties, tailgates, or casual gatherings. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, pretzels, or crunchy veggie sticks for a deliciously satisfying snack that won’t disappoint.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Mexican lager beer
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 4-ounce can Diced canned green chiles
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 small pepper Diced fresh jalapeño (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.

Step 3

Slowly pour in the Mexican lager beer, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.

Step 4

Add the whole milk and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and cream cheese. Stir until fully melted and combined.

Step 6

Mix in the diced canned green chiles, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 7

If desired, add the diced fresh jalapeño for extra heat and stir to combine.

Step 8

Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dip reaches your desired consistency.

Step 9

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm with tortilla chips, pretzels, or fresh vegetable dippers of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1025.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2222.3

Total Fat 176.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 548.0mg	0%
Sodium 3374.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 17.2g
Protein 103.0g	0%

Vitamin D 131.4IU	0%
Calcium 2873.7mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 802.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.5%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 10.0%