During the Holidays the last thing anyone wants to think about (other then the big feast) is making appetizers. If anything we all want something that is fast, takes little effort to put together, and still tastes like a gourmet chef made it.
The best solution is to make a dip, nothing too fancy, but one that will probably last for a total of five minutes because it’s that good. Try making Beer Dip! Chances are you have beer in the fridge if you have guests coming over and the other ingredients you definitely have in the fridge.
Beer Dip Recipe
Ingredients:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Pretzels or Pita
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, beer and dressing mix until smooth. Stir in cheese. Serve with pretzels.
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Beer is such an awesome thing to make food with. People underestimate it’s qualities and the different flavors and complexity beers have.
Happy Holidays!
Recipe Source: Beer Dip by Michelle Long in The Taste of Home Cookbook
Image Credit: iStockPhoto
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