Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip
A creamy, spicy cheese dip loaded with crumbled sausage and laced with beer, perfect for game day or parties. Served warm with pretzels or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Main Components
- ½ lb (225g) hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
- ½ cup beer (lager or ale)
Aromatics & Seasonings
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
For Serving
- Pretzel bites, tortilla chips, or baguette slices
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: Cook sausage in skillet over medium heat until crumbled and browned. Drain excess fat.Melt Cheese: In same skillet, reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese, cheddar, beer, garlic, paprika, and cayenne. Stir until smooth.Combine: Return sausage to skillet, stir to incorporate.Serve: Garnish with green onions. Keep warm in a slow cooker or fondue pot.
Notes
- Beer Substitute: Use chicken broth + 1 tsp mustard for non-alcoholic version
- Spice Control: Use mild sausage for less heat
- Storage: Reheat gently with splash of beer/milk to restore creaminess