Description
Spicy hot sausage beer cheese dip delivers comfort and zest in one irresistible appetizer. Creamy wisconsin cheddar blends perfectly with bold sausage, creating a crowd-pleasing snack you cannot resist at game day parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage, removed from casing
Cheeses:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup beer (lager or ale)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Serving:
- Tortilla chips
- Pretzels
Instructions
- Sizzle Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, methodically breaking it into delicate crumbles until thoroughly browned. Drain excess grease and reserve the meat.
- Pour beer into a saucepan, heating gently over medium temperature. Whisk cream cheese progressively until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses into the liquid mixture. Continuously stir until each cheese completely dissolves, creating a luxurious, smooth texture.
- Blend milk, flour, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into the cheese base. Simmer and stir intermittently, allowing the mixture to thicken and reach optimal temperature.
- Fold the previously cooked sausage crumbles into the molten cheese sauce, ensuring thorough integration of flavors and ingredients.
- Transfer the piping hot dip into a serving vessel. Accompany with crisp tortilla chips or crunchy pretzels for an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Choose spicy Italian sausage for an extra kick of flavor that elevates the entire dip’s taste profile.
- Experiment with different beer styles like amber ale or lager to create unique cheese dip variations that complement the meat’s richness.
- Pat cooked sausage dry with paper towels to prevent excess grease from making the dip too oily or separating the cheese sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with cornstarch or alternative gluten-free thickening agents and use gluten-free beer varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg