Cheddar Beer Dip With Sausage Recipes

CHEDDAR BEER DIP WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Lightly coat a 1-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
• Add the onion and saute for 2 minutes, or until the onion begins to soften.
• Add the sausage and cook until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
• Drain away and discard any fat.
• Add the mustard, cream cheese and beer, then stir until the cream cheese has melted.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in cheddar cheese, a handful at a time, until it is all incorporated.
• Stir in the hot sauce, then transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Let cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to three days.
• When ready to serve, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• While the oven heats, let the dip sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
• Bake the dip for about 20-25 minutes, or until bubbling.
• Serve warm.

BEER CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until the flour is completely absorbed. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
• While whisking constantly, slowly pour in the beer and half & half. Whisk in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly, then reduce to a simmer and continue cooking, whisking frequently, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
• With the heat on low, add the cheeses a handful at a time, whisking between each addition, until the cheese is fully melted before adding more. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle with fresh chives, if using. Serve immediately.
• Leftover beer cheese can be covered and refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until warmed through.
• Note: Lager is a family of beers that includes bright lagers, amber lagers, dark lagers, Oktoberfests, and pilsners. I used Fat Tire because that what I had in the house, but Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, and Miller Lite are all good options. No need to use anything fancy!

CREAMY BEER-N-CHEDDAR DIP

Steps:

• In bowl, combine first 4 ingredients.
• In saucepan, heat beer over low heat til warm.
• Stirring, add cheese mixture.
• Stir til melted.
• *If you can't find horseradish mustard, add 1 1/2 teaspoons each of regular mustard and horseradish.
• Serve with tortilla chips or thinly sliced french bread.