If you’re looking for the ultimate “MVP” of game-day appetizers, Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip is it. It’s smoky, spicy, creamy, and possesses that rare ability to make people hover around a slow cooker for an entire afternoon.
Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip – If there is a hierarchy of comfort food, Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip sits firmly at the top. It’s the kind of dish that doesn’t just feed a crowd; it centers the conversation. There’s something undeniably satisfying about the combination of savory, crumbled sausage, the malty depth of a good beer, and the silky pull of melted, sharp cheese. It is essentially a warm, gooey hug in a bowl.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup beer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
How to Make Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip:
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Break it into crumbles as it cooks. Once done, set the sausage aside.
- Heat the Beer: In a large saucepan, pour in the beer and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Gradually melt the softened cream cheese into the beer, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Add Cheeses: Slowly add the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheeses to the saucepan, stirring constantly until all the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the milk, flour, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until the dip is thickened and well combined.
- Add Sausage: Add the cooked sausage to the cheese mixture and stir until the sausage is evenly distributed throughout the dip.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving dish and serve warm with tortilla chips, pretzels, or your favorite dipping items.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
- This dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker for serving at parties.
