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Guinness Cheddar Dip is like an Irish version of beer cheese and is a terrific last-minute appetizer to make for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

soft baked pretzel with Guinness cheddar dip

We are actually hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party for the first time in many years so I need some good Irish(ish) snacks for the festivities. Guinness Cheddar Dip is so fast to mix together. Buy some frozen pretzels or pretzel bites for dipping and you are ready to go.

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guinness cheddar dip pictured with a bottle of Guinness

What’s the food that first comes to your mind when thinking of St. Patrick’s Day? I used to think of beer first so it makes sense to want to mix an Irish beer like Guinness into my food for St. Patrick’s Day. I like making Reuben sandwiches for a family dinner if the holiday isn’t on a weekend but I have a great Reuben Dip to try too. I’ve made a really delicious chocolate cake with Guinness before too. You can find that recipe here.

Guinness cheddar dip pictured in a bowl with soft baked pretzels

Tips for making Guinness Cheddar Dip:

  • Find a good Irish cheddar cheese and shred it yourself – do not use pre-shredded cheddar for this recipe
  • Make this dip in advance and allow it to chill for a couple of hours in the fridge before serving it so the flavors have a chance to blend
  • Pretzels found in the frozen section of your grocery make excellent dippers for this Guinness Cheddar Dip
  • This dip is great for serving at March Madness parties too

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Guinness Cheddar Dip

Guinness Cheddar Dip is like an Irish version of beer cheese and is a terrific last-minute appetizer to make for your St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Irish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 338kcal
Author Jill McOwen

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup Guinness beer
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp brown (pub style) mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 oz Irish cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
  • 12 small soft pretzels baked from frozen

Instructions

  • With a hand or stand mixer, whip together the softened cream cheese with the Guinness, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder and salt until smooth.
  • Add the shredded Irish cheddar cheese and blend on low until combined.
  • Fold in the chopped green onions with a spatula.
  • Place the dip in a bowl and cover. Refrigerate for two hours before serving. 
  • Serve the Guinness cheddar dip with baked soft pretzels.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3mg

More St. Patrick’s Day recipes:

 

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  6. Melissa B says

    5 stars
    I was looking for some Irish themed appetizers for a party I’m going to on St Patrick’s Day and this looks so easy and sounds amazing! My local Grocery Store has pretzel balls that you can buy and bake, so that will be a perfect accompaniment!!

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    • foodtasticmom says

      So glad to hear this. I was actually looking for pretzel bites (I had seen them at my store before) but of course the day I went to make this for photographing all I could find were the full-sized pretzels. I hope you like it. Come back and let us know what you think!

      Reply

  9. Traci says

    5 stars
    Omgosh stahhhhp it…I nothing but WANT this in my face right now. I love the ingredient lineup and it reminds me of a cheese dip I make…only without the Guinness, which is clearly making your dip a WINNER! Pinning for later…just YUMMM!

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  11. Marli says

    4 stars
    Great recipe for a St. Patrick’s Day party! I’d add 1/2 the suggested salt and Worcestershire sauce next time, as it’s a bit too salty for my liking, especially with crackers.

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  12. TC says

    Question: I am interested in making this for a party I’m hosting this weekend (St. Paddy’s themed, ’tis the season!) Realizing that the bailey’s curdles when dropped into Guinness in an Irish Car Bomb, I’m curious if the same curdling reaction happens when the Guinness is added to the dairy in this recipe?

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  18. Jaymie says

    5 stars
    Just made this for St Patrick’s tomorrow with my boyfriend. We love beer cheese and normally make a regular cheddar beer cheese dip that’s served hot. This tastes so good!!!! I just took a sneak bite!! Can’t wait for him to try it!!

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  19. Kathleen says

    5 stars
    Tastes great! Can’t wait to share with family on St Patrick’s Day. I do have a question. Why does dip in your photos look pure white? Mine is definitely a little tan color…expected with the Guinness and Worstershire.

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  20. Karen says

    5 stars
    I rarely review recipes, because I always end up changing them, lol. Not this one! Oh my gosh, so good!!! I made it exactly as written except I used a food processor. My little handheld mixer just wasn’t up to the job. Great recipe!

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  22. Lish Altieri says

    5 stars
    This is the best cheese dip we ever made! Perfect for our St Patrick’s Day celebration. We will make again and again. It is so delicious!!!!!

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