I don’t know how often you make dip, but you should stop everything and make this cheddar ranch dip right now. For real. Right. Now. Ok, maybe not right now. Maybe this weekend. But definitely make it this weekend. I’m kind of crazy about this recipe. I’ve been in love with it for about twenty years.
Seriously, it’s no joke. Let’s estimate that I was ten-years-old. It all happened in Binghamton, NY where my Uncle Jose and Titi Lisa used to live. And they lived near a Wegman’s. This was before Wegman’s was everywhere – when it was pretty much only in New York. So going to visit a beautiful Wegman’s was a real treat.
Every time we went to visit them they had cheddar ranch drip from Wegman’s. I think the first time it was luck. Every time after, they bought it because it was my favorite. When we’d arrive at their house I’d give the kiss hello and then be aching to run to the fridge. When would it be time to devour that tub of cheddar ranch dip (along with a box of Wheat Thins)?!
Eventually Wegman’s opened near my childhood home in Baltimore. But they never had my cheddar ranch dip. Oh sure, they had dips. They had chipotle ranch, or cheddar vegetable, but never my cheddar ranch.
Somehow, I managed to grow up and move on and not worry too much about dip. And then one day, Ryan and I were in Connecticut at a Labor Day barbecue, and a friend brought cheddar ranch dip. I took a bite, and was transported back to being ten years old visiting my family. I got the gist of recipe and went home excited.
And now, here it is for you. It’s flipping delicious and so easy to make. It’s the perfect snack for watching football or bringing to a party. Easy, inexpensive, and sure to please. One note: buy ranch seasoning
Messy level: One spoon. It’s all about mixing everything into one bowl. Couldn’t be easier!
- 8 oz/ 227 grams cream cheese
- 1- 1.5 cup/ 110-170 grams shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ -1/2/ 60-120 ml cup beer
- 4 teaspoons ranch seasoning
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- pepper (to taste)
- In a large bowl mix together the cream cheese, 1 cup of cheese, ¼ cup of beer, ranch seasoning, scallion, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly then taste. Add more cheese if you like. Add more beer if you'd like it thinner.
- Top with a little more pepper and scallions to taste.
Very interesting and easy dip.
Hi, read your Cheddar Ranch Dip recipe, sound good and easy.
Just wondering what kind or style of beer you use?
Thanks for taking the time to share your recipes!
Hi Wendy! I usually use something light like Miller Lite or Natty Boh. I’ve also used Boston Lager. I wouldn’t recommend something that’s heavy, like a porter, as that’s likely to over power the cheddar and ranch flavors.