Beer Dip

Ranch dressing mix flavors this fast-to-fix mixture that's packed with shredded cheese and is made to go with pretzels. It's one of those snacks that when you start eating it, you can't stop! This dip can be made with any type of beer, including nonalcoholic. I've taken it to many parties and am always asked for the recipe.

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 5 min.
MAKES: 28 servings

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

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, beer and dressing mix until smooth. Stir in cheddar cheese. Serve with pretzels. Yield: 3-1/2 cups.

Nutritional Facts
89 calories: 2 tablespoon, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0g sugars, 0g fiber), 3g protein .