Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip

 You know those moments when you’re having friends over, and you need a crowd-pleasing dip that’s just a little bit over the top? Look no further. This Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip is the ultimate party dip—rich, cheesy, and with just the right amount of heat from the Italian sausage. I whipped this up last weekend for a game day gathering, and let me tell you, it disappeared before halftime. Whether you’re dipping tortilla chips, pretzels, or veggies, this dip will have everyone coming back for more!

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage

1 cup beer

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup milk

2 tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

How to Make Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip:

Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Break it into crumbles as it cooks. Once done, set the sausage aside.

Heat the Beer: In a large saucepan, pour in the beer and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Gradually melt the softened cream cheese into the beer, stirring continuously until smooth.

Add Cheeses: Slowly add the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheeses to the saucepan, stirring constantly until all the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.

Combine Ingredients: Stir in the milk, flour, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until the dip is thickened and well combined.

Add Sausage: Add the cooked sausage to the cheese mixture and stir until the sausage is evenly distributed throughout the dip.

Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving dish and serve warm with tortilla chips, pretzels, or your favorite dipping items.

Notes

For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.

This dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker for serving at parties.