Hot sausage beer cheese dip is creamy, cheesy and delicious! This appetizer is great for any gathering, party or game day.
This dip has quickly become a family favorite. How could it not with beer, cheese, and sausage? A real trio of awesomeness! Only 6 ingredients this dip is quick and easy to make.
We like to make it a real party and serve this dip with air fryer potato skins and roast beef roll-ups.
What makes this beer cheese dip so good
- This recipe is a cinch to make with just a few simple ingredients.
- Full of flavor and texture.
- Perfect appetizer for parties and especially watching the big game.
What you need
This beer cheese dip recipe calls for:
Beer: Use your favorite beer or what you have on hand. I like a good IPA. The great thing about beer is it makes a wonderful ingredient and an even better beverage while you are cooking.
Sausage: I recommend using hot breakfast sausage for this recipe but you can substitute with mild or even Italian sausage.
Cheese: You will need sharp cheddar and cream cheese. I highly recommend using a box grater and shredding your own sharp cheddar cheese at home for the most creamy dip.
Garlic powder: Adds an extra layer of flavor.
How to make Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip
- The first step is to add sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder and BEER to a food processor or blender.
- Next step, process until your ingredients are well combined.
- Now it is time to take the mixture and pour it into a large bowl. Mix in the leftover cheese and cooked sausage.
- Put it all in an oven safe dish and bake for 15-20 minutes. After you take it out of the oven, sprinkle on the green onion. It adds nice color to the dip.
I like to use corn chips, soft pretzels or tortilla chips for dipping to get as much dip in my mouth as possible. Vegetables are also acceptable…or a spoon, whatever works for you. 🙂
Best beer to use
Use what beer you have on hand like a lager or ale.
- Light beer will give you a milder flavor.
- Dark beer will add a richer, strong flavor.
- Non-alcoholic also works if you want the flavor without the alcohol.
I would recommend to avoid using a beer with fruit flavor.
How to store
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. Either cover the dish tightly or transfer to an airtight container. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving again.
This dip can also be made ahead of time. Assemble according to the recipe and then wait to heat in the oven until ready to serve.
More easy dip appetizers
- Jalapeno Sausage Dip – Filled with cheese, sausage and jalapenos.
- Creamy Fruit Dip – Super easy dip that is great with fruit, cookies, even marshmallows.
- Crack Dip – Cheese, bacon and ranch make up this favorite dip.
- Chipped Beef Dip – Chipped beef, green onion and more make up this creamy dip.
- Quesadilla Dip – Super easy dip perfect for quesadillas and more.
Make this cheese dip recipe? Let me know how you like it in the comments. I love hearing from you!
Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz roll hot breakfast sausage
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup beer (I use a local IPA but you can use what you have on hand.)
- 2 8 oz low fat cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup diced green onion
- chips , bread or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and no longer pink. While cooking, break the sausage up into crumbles.
- Place 2 cups cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder and beer in a food processor or blender. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a large bowl and add cooked sausage and the remaining 2 cups of cheddar cheese. Mix until combined.
- Place mixture into an oven safe dish and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, Sprinkle with diced green onion and serve with chips, bread or vegetables.
Patty
This dip looked so good, so we wanted to try it. It was ok, but I won’t make it again. I thought the hot sausage would give it a kick, but the flavor was so bland.
Dawn
Have you ever made this in a bread bowl?
heather
You could definitely serve this in a bread bowl. Yum!
Debra Court
I am using the equivalent of 8 0z for 1 cup of cheese. Is that right ? It seems like alot of cheese. Please correct me if I am wrong. HELP. CAN’T WAIT TO HAVE THIS DURING FOOTBALL TOMARRO. THANK YOU !
heather
Hi Debra, Yes 8 oz of shredded cheese. It’s cheesy 🙂 You could reduce it a little if you feel like it might be too much for your taste.
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Veronica
Can you make this the night before and the heat it all up when you’re ready to eat?
heather
Yes, you could make the night before and bake when ready to eat.
ErinL
Does this reheat well?
heather
Yes, you can reheat in the oven or on the stove.
Laura Resnick
Very good. I cut in half for my initial try. Added a little sriracha because we like things a little spicier. Very good. Don’t skip the green onion. Adds a lot to the dish
Annette
I made this using a double IPA and extra sharp cheddar cheese. Holy heck, was it strong! I’m hoping some of the IPA flavor will bake off a little bit so it’s not as strong….
Chelsea
Can you make it without beer?
heather
You sure can! I would replace the beer with 1/2 – 3/4 cup milk.
Linda koppenhaver
I am confused about the amount of cream cheese. Is that 16 total ounces (2 x 8) or 8 total ounces (2 four ounce bricks)? Sorry to be so dense. Can’t wait to try this. It sounds delicious.
heather
Hi Linda, It is 2 8oz blocks of cream cheese so a total of 16oz. Hope you enjoy!
Yvonda
I would love to make this. I am just not sure on what would be the best type of beer to use.
heather
You can use whatever beer you have on hand but I would recommend an IPA or light or dark ale.
Aly
Any chance this dip could be made in a crockpot?
heather
Yes, I think it would do great in a crockpot. I would cook it on low for 2-3 hours in the crockpot and then keep it on warm if you are serving it at a party.
Kelly Pellegrino
Can you avoid the food processor step and just throw everything in the crockpot? Of course cook the meat first.
heather
I think that would work great. Putting it in the blender or food processor just helps make sure the ingredients are evenly distributed when you put it in the baking dish.
Shirlee
Just made a double batch of this in a crockpot for the Super Bowl and it was a hit!! People were like “this is homemade”? My reply: yup, my first time ever! I used the exact recipe with Miller High life “the champagne of beers, because I don’t really care for beer much and didn’t want it to be too strong! It was perfect!!
Jen
As soon as my husband saw there was beer in this dip, he wanted it 😉 Made it yesterday for game day, quite yummy and addicting. I used sausage with hatch chilis, because that’s what I had on hand. Will do this again, but next time might add a bit more seasoning.
heather
My husband was the same way when I told him there was beer in the dip 🙂 I bet the sausage with hatch chilis was delicious! So happy you guys enjoyed the dip.
Robynne
My cousin made this for a party tonight and I want to eat it all the time.
heather
I am so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Heather | Totally Tailgates
This looks SOOO good for game days! Pinning it now!
heather
Thanks Heather! Yes, it is a great game day food. I am ready for football season!
Topper
I’m going to mix this with pasta, bake it and enjoy it for dinner! Thanks for the inspiration!
heather
What a great idea! That sounds amazing! Let me know how it works.
Amy Desrosiers
This really looks like it is going to be a tasty dish. I know my husband is going to want me to recreate it stat! #client
heather
Thank you! Yes my husband loves this appetizer. I usually have to push him out of the way so I can get some 🙂