Description
Spicy hot sausage beer cheese dip delivers a flavor explosion perfect for game day gatherings. Bold ingredients combine seamlessly, creating a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every party.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) Italian sausage, removed from casing
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) beer (lager or ale works best)
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) milk
Seasoning and Thickening Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sear Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, methodically crumbling the meat while cooking until completely browned.
- Drain excess grease from sausage and set meat aside, reserving for later incorporation.
- Pour beer into a medium saucepan, heating at medium temperature to create a liquid base for the cheese blend.
- Gradually incorporate cream cheese into the warm beer, whisking continuously until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Introduce cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses into the mixture, stirring persistently to ensure complete melting and smooth integration.
- Blend milk, flour, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into the cheese sauce, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken and develop rich, complex flavors.
- Fold the previously cooked sausage crumbles into the cheese sauce, ensuring even distribution throughout the dip.
- Transfer the hot, bubbling dip to a serving vessel and accompany with crisp tortilla chips or warm pretzels for an indulgent appetizer experience.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by selecting mild or hot Italian sausage depending on personal heat preference.
- Ensure smooth cheese melting by cutting cheese into small cubes and adding gradually while stirring continuously.
- Choose lighter beer varieties like lager or pilsner for milder flavor profile, avoiding heavy stouts that might overpower cheese taste.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend and use gluten-free beer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270 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: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg