Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip 🌶️🧀🍺 Spicy, Meaty, Melted, and Infused with Beer-Soaked Flavor

ByKarl S

Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip is like pub cheese gone wild — browned sausage, creamy cheese sauce, and a full pour of beer all baked into one bubbling skillet. It’s bold, smooth, and built for scooping.

Ingredients (Serves 6–8 as an appetizer)

  • ½ lb spicy Italian sausage or hot breakfast sausage
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • ¾ cup beer (pale ale, lager, or amber — not too hoppy)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 tbsp Dijon mustard or hot sauce for zip
  • Toppings: sliced green onions, jalapeños, crumbled bacon (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Sausage

In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and crumbled. Remove and set aside, leaving a bit of the fat.

Step 2: Make the Beer Cheese Base

Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, whisk in flour and cook 1 minute to form a roux. Slowly pour in beer, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 3: Melt the Cheese

Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in cream cheese until smooth. Add cheddar, Monterey Jack, and spices. Stir until fully melted and velvety. Add mustard or hot sauce now if using.

Step 4: Add Sausage & Bake

Stir in cooked sausage. Transfer to a small baking dish or leave in an oven-safe skillet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden on top.

Step 5: Serve Hot

Top with green onions or jalapeños. Serve immediately with soft pretzels, baguette slices, tortilla chips, or beer bread.

Beer Style Tips

  • Amber ale or lager = classic, smooth, and cheese-friendly
  • Wheat beer = creamy with a touch of sweetness
  • Stout = bold and roasty (great with spicy sausage)
  • Avoid hoppy IPAs — bitterness can clash with cheese

Flavor Variations

  • Use chorizo instead of Italian sausage for a smoky, spicy twist
  • Stir in roasted jalapeños or green chiles for heat
  • Swap Monterey Jack for pepper jack if you want it spicy all the way
  • Top with crushed pretzels for extra crunch

Pro Tips

  • For smoother sauce, shred cheese yourself — pre-shredded has anti-caking agents
  • Make ahead: prepare, chill, then bake when ready to serve
  • Reheat leftovers in a skillet over low heat with a splash of beer or milk
  • Serve in a slow cooker to keep it warm at parties

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Final Thoughts

Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip is spicy, gooey, and unapologetically rich — the kind of dip you eat with one hand while holding a beer in the other. It’s part queso, part fondue, all fire.

Brown it. Pour it. Melt it molten. 🌶️🧀🍺🔥

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