The Ultimate Party Dip
Looking for a crowd-pleasing, over-the-top appetizer? This Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip is rich, creamy, and loaded with bold flavor — a perfect balance of spicy Italian sausage, smooth melted cheeses, and a touch of beer for that irresistible pub-style taste. Whether it’s game day, movie night, or a casual get-together, this dip is guaranteed to disappear fast!
🧀 Ingredients
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1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
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1 cup beer (lager or ale works best)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup milk
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2 tbsp flour
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
🔥 Instructions
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Cook the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles. Set aside once done. -
Simmer the Beer & Melt the Cream Cheese
In a large saucepan, bring the beer to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Gradually add the softened cream cheese, stirring continuously until smooth and creamy. -
Add the Cheeses
Slowly add the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, stirring until melted and the mixture is smooth. -
Thicken the Dip
Stir in the milk, flour, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the dip thickens and becomes velvety. -
Combine with Sausage
Add the cooked sausage into the cheese mixture. Stir until evenly combined and heated through. -
Serve
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl or slow cooker set to “warm.” Serve with tortilla chips, pretzels, bread cubes, or veggie sticks.
💡 Notes & Tips
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For extra heat, use hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
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Keep it warm during parties by serving in a slow cooker on the low or warm setting.
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Try substituting smoked sausage for a deeper, smoky flavor.
🏈 Perfect For
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Game day gatherings
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Movie nights
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Holiday parties
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Beer tastings and casual get-togethers