Bacon Beer Cheese Dip in a Sourdough Bread Bowl

Chef notes

Who doesn't love a good cheese dip? This is the ultimate easy yet delicious party food, and it's my go-to for football parties. Using Anchor Steam beer and San Francisco sourdough keep it local for me at home in the Bay.

Technique tip: Most cheese dip recipes call for just adding cheese to hot liquid, but they always come out grainy and not smooth and delicious. My pro technique of creating a beer sauce with a bacon fat roux helps to stabilize the cheese dip, keeping it silky smooth and super dippable.

Swap option: Love beer? Try a darker stout! Hate beer? Use milk instead. Add canned chilies for a creative take on queso.