Wisconsin Brat & Beer Cheese Dip

Beer. Brats. Cheese. You'll be a game day hero when you combine all three in this Wisconsin-inspired dip. Creamy, warm and loaded with Cheddar cheese and cheese curds, it's best enjoyed with soft pretzel dunkers and a cold beer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 package McCormick® Pork Gravy Mix
• 1 pound fresh bratwurst sausages, casings removed
• 1 cup beer, such as Miller® (headquartered in Milwaukee)
• ¾ cup cheese curds or shredded white Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook and crumble sausage in large skillet on medium-high heat until browned. Drain fat. Remove from skillet. Set aside.

Step 2

Melt butter in same large skillet on medium heat. Sprinkle with flour. Cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk, beer and Gravy Mix with whisk until smooth. Stirring constantly, bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken. Gradually stir in shredded cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in cooked sausage. Spoon into 9-inch glass pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese curds.

Step 3

Bake 15 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve with soft pretzel bites or pretzel chips.