Description
Spicy hot sausage beer cheese dip delivers bold Midwestern comfort in one irresistible appetizer. Creamy, zesty flavors blend perfectly for game day crowds and casual weekend gatherings you’ll want to devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage
Cheeses:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (57 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) beer
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Sear the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat (375°F) until thoroughly browned, breaking it into fine crumbles during cooking. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Pour beer into a large saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually incorporate softened cream cheese, whisking continuously until the mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Introduce shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses into the beer-cream cheese base, stirring methodically to ensure complete melting and a smooth consistency.
- Incorporate milk, flour, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer and stir the mixture for 3-4 minutes until it thickens and develops a rich, creamy texture.
- Fold the previously cooked sausage crumbles into the cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the dip.
- Transfer the hot, bubbling dip to a serving dish. Accompany with crisp tortilla chips, soft pretzels, or preferred dipping vehicles for an indulgent appetizer experience.
Notes
- Swap out beer for chicken broth to create a non-alcoholic version that’s family-friendly and still packed with flavor.
- Use lean turkey sausage or plant-based sausage crumbles to reduce fat content and make the dip more diet-friendly.
- Choose a light beer for a milder taste, or experiment with craft beer varieties to add unique depth and complexity to the cheese dip.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and ensure smooth, consistent melting of cheeses without lumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg