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Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip

A rich, creamy beer cheese dip loaded with savory Italian sausage, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and smooth cream cheese. Perfect for game day, holiday parties, tailgates, potlucks, and cozy family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 445
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 cup beer lager, pilsner, or amber ale
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cheese grater
  • Serving bowl or slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Brown the sausage and drain the grease.
  2. Simmer the beer in a saucepan.
  3. Whisk in softened cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Gradually melt in cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  5. Whisk milk and flour together, then stir into the cheese sauce.
  6. Add Dijon mustard and seasonings.
  7. Cook until thickened.
  8. Fold in the cooked sausage.
  9. Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, crackers, or vegetables.

Notes

Always shred your own cheese.
Keep warm in a slow cooker for parties.
Add a splash of milk if reheating.
For extra spice, use hot Italian sausage and cayenne pepper.