German Beer Cheese Dip

Method15 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Dice bacon (4 oz.) and onion (1 medium) finely.

   Uses 4 oz. bacon (finely diced) · 1 medium onion (finely diced)

2. 2

   Step 2: Melt butter (1 tbsp.) in a cast iron skillet and fry bacon and onion over medium heat until translucent.

   Uses 1 tbsp. butter · diced bacon and onion

3. 3

   Step 3: Add mustard and honey (1 tbsp.) and stir well.

   Uses 1 tbsp. yellow mustard · 1 tbsp. honey

4. 4

   Step 4: Let simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

   Uses bacon onion mustard and honey

5. 5

   Step 5: Add the beer or apple cider (2/3 cup). Stir well and let simmer until almost all liquid is evaporated.

   Uses 2/3 cup beer or apple cider

6. 6

   Step 6: In the meantime, you can cut the cream cheese into 1-inch cubes.

   Uses 8 oz. full fat cream cheese

7. 7

   Step 7: Stir in the milk (0.5 cup) and heavy whipping cream (0.5 cup).

   Uses 0.5 cup milk · 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream

8. 8

   Step 8: Add cream cheese and stir occasionally until the cream cheese is completely melted. This takes about 5 minutes.

   Uses cubed cream cheese

9. 9

   Step 9: Cook the brats (4) according to their package instructions if they are not already cooked, then cut the cooked brats and green onions (2 tbsp.) into fine slices.

   Uses 4 brats (i.e. “beer brats” or “better than cheddar brats”) · 2 tbsp. green onions (finely sliced)

10. 10

    Step 10: Add ¾ of the shredded cheddar and the spices (optional) to the skillet.

    Uses 6 oz shredded cheddar (¾ of the total) · ½ tsp. Hungarian paprika powder (optional) · ½ tsp. pepper (optional)

11. 11

    Step 11: Stir well until cheese melts.

    Uses cheddar cheese mixture

12. 12

    Step 12: Add the brats and mix them well into the cheese mixture.

    Uses sliced cooked brats only; reserve green onions for topping

13. 13

    Step 13: Let cook for about 2 minutes.

    Uses cheese dip with cooked brats

14. 14

    Step 14: Add the remaining shredded sharp cheddar and green onions on top and serve hot in the skillet.

    Uses remaining 2 oz shredded cheddar · reserved sliced green onions

15. 15

    Step 15: Serve warm with pretzel bites.

    Uses finished beer cheese dip