No-Cook Beer & Cheese Dip

For the past 3 years we have had a pool party for Rob's birthday and every year I try and find some new dip & salad recipes to try out. This year I used my new found addiction "Pinterest" to aid in my menu preparations.   So today you all are getting a trio of new recipes to try at your next party!

We'll start off with a super easy, no-cook, 5 minute prep - Beer & Cheese Dip! I served it with tortilla chips but you can use pretzels or Frito's scoops...whatever you prefer.  I lightened up the original recipe to help cut the calories, but if you prefer full flavor use regular cheeses & full bodied beer like a lager.  For my Weight Watchers followers this recipe yields 12 servings and is 3 Points - Per serving. (Plus add points for whatever you use as a dipper).  The guys loved this one...save for your next game day!

No-Cook Beer & Cheese Dip

·        16 oz. Light Cream Cheese

·        ½ can Beer (Bud Light or Miller Light)

·        1 Packet Hidden Valley Ranch mix

·        2 Cups – Fat Free Shredded Cheddar

·        4 Slices Bacon – Cooked Crisp, Crumbled

Reserve ½ cup of cheddar cheese.  In a medium bowl add cream cheese, remaining cheddar, ranch mix, and beer.  Blend with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.  Sprinkle with reserved cheese and bacon crumbles.  Refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow flavor to develop.  Serve with Frito’s scoops, pretzels or tortilla chips.  Yields 12 servings.

From the Kitchen of Rachel Travers 

Adapted from a recipe featured on "Balancing Beauty and Bedlam"


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