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Slow Cooker Beer Cheese Dip

Source of Recipe

From "Festive Holiday Recipes" by Addie Gundry


Recipe Introduction

"I don't think I've ever had a Thanksgiving dinner where football wasn't playing in the background, and to this day I am quite certain my husband's favorite part of the day is the game and a beer on the couch. It's become as much a part of my holiday tradition as turkey, which is why a football-friendly dip like this is a must-have. As a bonus, by using the slow cooker, I can keep the oven free for dinner!"

List of Ingredients

◦ 4 cups shredded triple cheddar cheese (white, sharp, and mild)
◦ 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
◦ 1 cup Guinness or other similar dark ale
◦ 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
◦ 2 scallions, chopped
◦ 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
◦ Hot sauce (optional)
◦ Kettle chips and/or pretzel bites for dipping


Recipe

Lightly coat a 6-quart slow cooker insert with cooking spray.

Add the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Guinness and mustard. Cover and cook for 2 hours on low, stirring occasionally.

Transfer to a bowl.
Garnish with scallions and bacon, and sprinkle with hot sauce, if desired. Serve with kettle chips and/or pretzel bites.

Makes 5 cups