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