Beer Cheese with Kielbasa 2 Ways Recipe

Name: Beer Cheese with Kielbasa 2 Ways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces, weight Kielbasa Or Other Smoked Sausage, Chopped; 1/2 whole Onion, Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Flour; 6 ounces, fluid Beer; 2 cups Chicken Stock; 6 ounces, weight Grated Sharp Cheddar; 4 ounces, weight American Or Velveeta Cheese, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Spicy Brown Mustard; 1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce; 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Seasoned Salt; 7 ounces, weight Drained Sauerkraut, Divided; Sliced Scallions For Garnish (optional); 3 cups Frozen Tater Tots, To Serve (optional); Pretzels, To Serve (optional)

Servings: persons

6 ounces, weight Kielbasa Or Other Smoked Sausage, Chopped
1/2 whole Onion, Chopped
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Flour
6 ounces, fluid Beer
2 cups Chicken Stock
6 ounces, weight Grated Sharp Cheddar
4 ounces, weight American Or Velveeta Cheese, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Spicy Brown Mustard
1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce
1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Seasoned Salt
7 ounces, weight Drained Sauerkraut, Divided
Sliced Scallions For Garnish (optional)
3 cups Frozen Tater Tots, To Serve (optional)
Pretzels, To Serve (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. If serving as an appetizer, prepare tots to package directions for dipping.
2
Preheat a large ovenproof skillet to medium-high heat.
3
Add kielbasa and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
4
Scoot the sausage to the edges of the pan and add onion and garlic.
5
Cook for 3 minutes, stirring, then sprinkle the flour over the whole skillet.
6
Stir the flour into the sausage/onion mixture for 1 minute.
7
Pour in beer and stir to combine.
8
When beer has reduced by half, pour in stock.
9
When stock bubbles and sauce thickens, add cheeses, mustard, hot sauce, and spices.
10
Stir to combine and reduce heat to low.
11
When cheese melts, taste and adjust seasoning.
12
Add 1/2 of the kraut to the skillet.
13
Preparation 1 (appetizer): Bake the beer cheese skillet for 10 minutes until bubbly, then serve with tots or pretzels for dipping.
14
Garnish with scallions and more sauerkraut.
15
Preparation 2 (casserole): Top the beer cheese with frozen tater tots.
16
Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes until the tots are browned and cooked through.
17
Top with the rest of the sauerkraut and serve with scallions for garnish as a main dish.
18
No matter how you make this, enjoy!

525

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces, weight Kielbasa Or Other Smoked Sausage, Chopped, 1/2 whole Onion, Chopped, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 2 Tablespoons Flour, and more.

Yes, Beer Cheese with Kielbasa 2 Ways falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beer Cheese with Kielbasa 2 Ways

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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