Description
This Sausage Beer Cheese Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and savory appetizer combining Italian sausage, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and a touch of beer for depth of flavor. Easy to prepare in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for game days, parties, or casual snacking. Customize it with your preferred spice levels or dietary needs for a crowd-pleasing dip everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup beer (mild lager recommended)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Hot sauce, optional, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Combine Cream Cheese and Beer: Lower the heat and add the room temperature cream cheese to the skillet with the sausage. Stir consistently as you slowly pour in the beer, allowing the cream cheese to melt into a smooth mixture.
- Add Shredded Cheese and Spices: Sprinkle in shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir continuously until the cheese melts completely and the dip reaches a creamy consistency.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the dip and add salt, pepper, or a few dashes of hot sauce if you prefer more flavor or heat. Mix evenly.
- Serve Warm: Transfer the dip to a serving dish, garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve immediately with your favorite dippers such as chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for faster, smoother melting.
- Choose a mild beer to avoid bitterness and keep dip balanced.
- Drain excess sausage fat to prevent greasiness.
- Stir the dip continuously to ensure even melting and silky texture.
- Serve the dip warm to enjoy optimal creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Sausage Beer Cheese Dip, party dip, game day snack, creamy cheese dip, savory appetizer, easy dip recipe
