Beef Jerky Dip

Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with beef jerky, this Beef Jerky Dip is a must-try for anyone who loves to dip and dunk and scoop up yumminess. Serve it hot, serve it cold, but serve it you must because boy-oh-boy is this chunky, flavorful, and easy dip recipe good!

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If you’re a fan of beef jerky and hot, creamy dips, then this recipe is for you! Loaded with big flavors, it’s a quick and easy dip that anyone can make. Plus, it’s hugely versatile – see some of my variations below. Perfect for parties, tailgating, or for the Super Bowl or any game day, the next time you want to impress your friends and family, this is the dip to make!

What You Need to Make This Beef Jerky Dip Recipe

It doesn’t take much to make this delicious dip recipe, but the beef jerky is the star of the show so make sure you use a good-quality jerky. There’s more on that below. Here’s a list of the rest of what you’ll need:

• Beef jerky – see my notes below
• Cream cheese – let it soften before you use it
• Sour cream – full fat sour cream works best
• Worcestershire sauce – you just need a wee bit!
• Cheddar cheese – I love sharp cheddar but use your favorite
• Green onions – the white and green parts

What Kind of Jerky Do you Need to Make Beef Jerky Dip

First, make sure your jerky is fresh. It will soften up when it bakes in the oven, but if you start with rock-hard 10 year old jerky, the final product won’t be pretty. Do yourself a favor and get a fresh bag for this dip.

I used plain beef jerky for this recipe. You could also use peppered beef jerky, but stay away from other flavors.

How To Make This Beef Jerky Dip Recipe

For a full list of ingredients and instructions, please scroll down to the recipe at the end of this page.

Preheat the oven to 375 F.

Using a food processor or a large sharp knife, chop the beef jerky into small bits. Do not pulverize it. You want small chunks, not crumbs.

Blend the softened cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl until smooth.

Use a spatula to fold in the beef jerky chunks and half of the cheddar cheese.

Transfer the mixture to a 2 cup oven safe baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.

Cover the dish and bake at 375 F for 5 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until heated through and bubbly around the edges.

Serve and enjoy.

What To Serve With This Easy Beef Dip Recipe

You can serve it with a bunch of tasty dippers, but here’s a list of my favorite:

• Potato chips – use kettle cooked chips as they have a bit more structure and won’t break as easily when you dip them
• Tortilla chips – I like the round ones for perfect dipping!
• Pita chips – get the plain salt ones
• Crackers – any kind will do, and you can keep things low carb with these keto crackers
• Celery sticks – celery adds a terrific crunch!

Variations

This is the best beef jerky dip just the way it is, but if you want to play around with it, here are some of my suggestions:

• Switch up the cheese – you need cream cheese, but instead of cheddar try pepper jack, colby, gouda, or your favorite cheese
• Use peppered beef jerky instead of plain jerky.
• Try this easy jerky dip recipe with venison jerky if you can find it.

Chef Jenn’s Tips

• You can make this dip the day before and just pop it into the oven before serving.
• Don’t overcook it! The cream cheese will separate and get nasty if you overcook this dip. It just needs to be warmed through.
• Add a few splashes of hot sauce to add some kick to it!
• Save a bit of the sliced green onions to add a bit of color to the top of the dip when serving.

Frequently Asked Questions about Beef Jerky Dip