Bourbon Brown Sugar Cheese Pretzel Dip

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A Sweet Party Treat

Bourbon Brown Sugar Cheese Pretzel Dip in front of pretzel sticks

This Bourbon Brown Sugar Cheese Pretzel Dip is a perfect snack for a day on the pontoon, drinking cold beverages and enjoying the sunshine. It’s salty, slightly sweet, and has a kick from green chilis.

Crunchy red pepper, green onions, and classic dried beef mix with the creaminess from cream cheese and a touch of mayonnaise.

This dip is perfect when made a day in advance so it can sit overnight. Enjoy it in the sun, at a family game night, or watching your favorite sports games.

Been Drinkin’ Dip

Are you ready for a peek behind the curtain in the life of a recipe blogger?

I wanted to call this dip “Been Drinkin’ Dip” because, to me, it seems like the PERFECT snack for when you are drinking cold beers in the sunshine.

But as a recipe blogger I have to work with something called Search Engine Optimization in mind. Therefore, I had to come up with a more searchable name.

Between you and me though, it’s “Been Drinkin’ Dip.”

This dip is made with a McCormick Seasonings Grill Mates pack that is Bourbon and Brown Sugar flavored. It has all the seasonings in it for a perfect dip.

Much like ranch packets it makes so many recipes perfect. This dip is best paired with pretzels but would even be great on a burger!

Again, this dip is salty deliciousness so if salt isn’t your thing, move on.

A packet of brown sugar marinade mix
A jar of Hormel dried beef

Dried Beef

I have come to learn that no matter what recipe I post, someone is always going to have something to say.

In fact, I’ve come to anticipate which ingredient will be the most controversial in every recipe.

It’s a really fun game, LOL!

For this recipe I have a feeling it will be this Hormel Dried beef. This product is actually delicious and has been quite popular over the decades for many dips and snacks.

I have a recipe for a party dip that is quite popular that uses this beef. The flavor and texture of this beef is salty, dry, and meaty much like a very thinly sliced beef jerky.

It’s the saltiness of the beef that makes it delicious. I use it as is, but some people rinse the beef slices and pat them dry with a paper towel before using it in a recipe to reduce some of the sodium.

You can also sub deli beef or Carl Budding Beef.

A few slices of dried beef
Dried Beef
The jar of dried beef as seen from above, showing the beef slices are packaged in a cyclone pattern
I think it is packaged so pretty!
A can of chopped green chiles
I use about half this can of green chilis, you can use more or less. Make it to your liking.
Diced dried beef, green onions, and tomatoes
Red pepper, green onions and dried beef are what make this dip great.
A pretzel stick being dipped into Bourbon Bbq Cheese Pretzel Dip
Yield: 10 to 12 Servings

Bourbon Brown Sugar Cheese Pretzel Dip

Bourbon Bbq Cheese Pretzel Dip

This bourbon bbq cheese pretzel dip is a perfect snack for a day on the pontoon, drinking cold beverages and enjoying the sunshine. It's salty, slightly sweet and has a kick from green chilis. Crunchy red pepper, green onions and classic dried beef. The creaminess comes from cream cheese and a touch of mayonnaise. This dip is perfect when made a day in advance and sits overnight. Enjoy it in the sun, at a family game night or watching your favorite sports games.

Ingredients

  • 1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons of mayo
  • 1/3 cup of finely diced red pepper
  • 3 green onions, green and white parts, sliced very thin
  • 2 ounces of chopped green chilis. (1/2 the 4.5 ounce can, you can use more or less if you prefer
  • 1 packet of McCormick Brand Grill Mates Brown Sugar Bourbon Marinade Mix (linked and pictured in post)
  • 4 to 6 slices of Hormel Dried Beef (pictured in post) diced very finely *you can also sub Carl Buddig Beef

Instructions

  1. The Dried Beef has almost a beef jerky texture. It is deliciously salty, but if you are sensitive to salt, you can rinse the beef slices and pat dry with a paper towel before slicing. You can also sub a lower sodium beef, but I prefer the saltiness of this.
  2. Whip the cream cheese with the mayo in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until it is light and fluffy.
  3. Add the packet of the McCormick Grill Mates and whip until well combined.
  4. Add in the peppers, chilis, beef and green onions, mix on low until well combined.
  5. Add to a covered container and refrigerate overnight.
  6. Serve with pretzels.
  7. This would also be delicious on a burger.
BLT dip next to toast points

More Party Dips

If you love dips like I do, give this Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Dip a try! It is fresh and delicious for Summer!

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