Recipe: Beer Dip

of softened cream cheese (My sis in law’s original recipe called for 3 packages of cream cheese, which is also very good, but we now prefer the consistency of mixing the cream cheese with sour cream.)

carton of sour cream

package of Dry mix –  Ranch Dressing (like Hidden Valley)

 1/2 -3/4 can of beer  ( Bud or a lager, full bodied beer, as opposed to a light will give you a better flavor)

shredded cheese (preferably finely grated)

bacon bits, green onions (optional garnish)