Description
Spicy hot sausage beer cheese dip delivers ultimate game-day comfort with bold Midwestern flavors. Creamy, zesty, and irresistibly rich, this crowd-pleasing appetizer promises to be your new party favorite when you want serious snacking satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 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
Other 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
- Tortilla chips for serving
- Pretzels for serving
Instructions
- Sizzle the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, methodically crumbling the meat until it browns completely and releases its robust flavors. Eliminate excess grease by draining thoroughly.
- Pour beer into a saucepan, heating gently over medium temperature. Introduce cream cheese, whisking steadily until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring continuously to ensure each variety melts seamlessly and creates a velvety texture.
- Blend milk, flour, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into the cheese mixture. Simmer and stir periodically, allowing the sauce to thicken and develop depth of flavor.
- Fold the crispy sausage crumbles into the molten cheese blend, ensuring even distribution of meat throughout the dip.
- Transfer the steaming concoction to a serving vessel, presenting alongside crisp tortilla chips or crunchy pretzels for optimal dipping experience.
- For a gentler version, swap hot sausage with mild variety. Alternatively, replace beer with chicken broth to create a non-alcoholic rendition.
- Preserve any remaining dip in a sealed container within the refrigerator, maintaining freshness for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Try different sausage types like chorizo or breakfast sausage to create unique flavor profiles that match your taste preferences.
- Ensure the cheese melts slowly and evenly by keeping the heat low to medium, preventing scorching and maintaining a smooth, creamy texture.
- Remove excess grease from sausage by patting with paper towels after draining, which helps maintain the dip’s ideal consistency and prevents oil separation.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap regular flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend, keeping the same thickening properties without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg