Mardi Gras Cajun Beer Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese softened and cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp flour
- 7-8 oz Andouille sausage chopped (about 1/2 a package)
- 1 bottle Abita beer I used Purple Haze
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning I used Tony Chachere's
- 1/2 tsp or more to taste Hot sauce ( I used Louisiana brand)
- Tortilla chips or crusty bread for dipping
Instructions
- In a skillet add sausage and cook until crispy (the sausage should be already cooked).
- Remove to a paper towel lined plate and drain.
- In a large saucepan add cubed cream cheese and beer. Heat over medium, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Toss shredded cheese with flour and then mix into the cream cheese mixture until melted.
- Finally add seasonings and hot sauce and remove from heat.
- Stir in sausage and serve warm.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crusty French bread for dipping.