Description
Sizzling hot sausage beer cheese dip delivers a mouthwatering fusion of hearty flavors perfect for game day gatherings. Creamy, spicy, and packed with bold ingredients, this crowd-pleasing appetizer will have guests diving in for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound hot sausage (Italian or breakfast style)
Cheeses:
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup beer (lager or pale ale)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Serving:
- Tortilla chips or bread
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and cook hot sausage, breaking it into crumbles until thoroughly browned and crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet and reduce heat, then pour beer into the pan and allow liquid to simmer for 2-3 minutes, infusing rich flavors.
- Incorporate softened cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stirring until ingredients blend smoothly and create a cohesive mixture.
- Gradually fold in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, continuously stirring to create a velvety, uniform consistency without lumps.
- Mix chopped green onions throughout the dip, ensuring even distribution of the fresh herb.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, smoothing the surface and optionally sprinkling additional cheese on top for extra richness.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake the dip for 20 minutes until bubbling and developing a light golden crust.
- Remove from oven and allow slight cooling, then garnish with additional green onions for vibrant color and fresh flavor.
- Serve immediately alongside tortilla chips or crusty bread, enjoying the warm, creamy dip with friends and family.
Notes
- Choose lean sausage to reduce overall fat content while maintaining robust flavor profile.
- Experiment with different beer styles like amber ale or stout to create unique taste variations.
- Consider using low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version without compromising creamy texture.
- Substitute dairy cheeses with plant-based alternatives for a vegan-friendly adaptation that still delivers rich, satisfying taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 357
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg