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★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
A Match Made for Dipping
Beer cheese dip has become a go-to party favorite, and it pairs perfectly with pigs in a blanket. Instead of serving plain melted cheese, step things up with a rich, flavorful beer cheese dip. It adds just the right amount of kick and depth to complement the warm, savory bites of wrapped sausage.
Dippable, Shareable, and Fun
Slice your pigs in a blanket and dip them fondue-style into the beer cheese sauce. It’s a fun and interactive way to serve this classic appetizer, making it even more appealing for parties and gatherings. Everyone loves a good dip moment!
Cheesy from the Inside Out
These aren’t your average pigs in a blanket—they’re made with Smith’s Cheddarbests. These smoked sausages are stuffed with real cheddar cheese, so you get a rich, melty bite every time. Wrapped in fresh dough and baked to golden perfection, they’re irresistibly cheesy and delicious with zero extra mess.
Party-Ready and Crowd-Pleasing
Whether you're hosting a football party, a game night, or a casual get-together, this recipe is made to share. It's filling enough to serve as a meal and easy enough to whip up last minute. Plus, kids and adults alike can’t get enough of this handheld comfort food.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
Here's a look at everything you'll need to make both the cheese dip and pigs in a blanket.
- Cheddar sausage
- Crescent roll dough
- Velveeta cheese
- Mustard powder
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Worcestershire sauce
- Beer - IPA is best
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
Making beer cheese dip is really simple.
Here's a look at the steps:
- Cut cheddarbest sauce in half.
- Wrap each half with dough.
- Bake the "pigs in a blanket."
- Melt beer cheese ingredients in a small skillet.
- Whisk until smoother.
- Serve cheese dip with pigs in a blanket.
Watch the video to see, step by step, how to make this recipe.
★ Tips & FAQs ★
In addition to beer cheese, you can dip these pigs in a blanket in ketchup, honey mustard or plain melted cheese. I recommend an assortment of dipping options so you and your guests can mix things up. Variety is the spice of life, after all.
Everyone’s beer taste is different, but for cooking, it’s all about what pairs well with the cheese. This beer cheese dip uses Velveeta, which melts smoothly and tastes like a mix of mild cheddar and colby. According to beer and cheese pairing charts, an IPA complements both, making it a great choice for this recipe.
Sure. At the end of the day, a beer is a beer and they aren't all that different so try using what you have if you don't feel up for making a special trip to the store.
Yes, you sure can. The flavor from the beer is what you are after, so a non-alcoholic brew will do the job.
My favorite part about the merging of these two appetizers is how the pigs in a blanket so nicely fan out around the dip. When you make the beer cheese dip in a small cast iron skillet, the skillet holds its heat for awhile so the dip stays warm and keeps the pigs in a blanket warm too. Just be careful when serving to make sure the skillet cools down enough to touch. If you don't have a cast iron skillet, that's okay. You can prepare the dip on the stove top using a regular pot then transfer it to a bowl or a small crockpot for serving.
If you live in the Erie, Pennsylvania tri-state area, you can find Smith’s products at your local grocer or chain retailer and select convenience stores. It's best to call ahead to make sure the store nearest you has what you need.
If you're outside the Erie area, don't worry. You can also buy Smith’s products online through the Smith’s website.
★ More Football Food ★
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This recipe for pigs in a blanket with beer cheese dip was featured on South Your Mouth!
Pigs in a Blanket with Beer Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 8 cheddar sausage links
- 2 tubes crescent roll dough
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 2-3 dashes hot sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 oz beer IPA is best
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Instructions
- For the pigs in blankets: Cut each Cheddarbest sausage in half and wrap with a single triangle of crescent roll dough. Bake at 350˚ for 7-9 minutes or until light golden brown.
- For the beer cheese dip: Slice Velveeta into 1" cubes and heat in a small cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (optional) and beer. Slowly stir until completely melted and combined.
- Place cooled cast iron skillet with beer cheese dip on a large heat-resistant serving platter and arrange pigs-in-blankets in a ring around the skillet.
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Notes
- For less "beer" flavor, reduce the amount of beer added by half.
Patricia ODonnell says
Can this be made ahead of time?
Angela G. says
Both the cheese dip and pigs in a blanket are best made fresh right before eating. However, you can make both ahead and reheat. I would wrap the pigs in blankets in dough, refrigerate (covered) and then bake them right before eating. For the cheese dip, keep it stored in the fridge, then slowly reheat it on the stovetop or in a crockpot on low, stirring occasionally to distribute the heat.
kevin says
MAde this for a party. Everyone loved it. The beer cheese was yummy.
Angela G. says
Hi Kevin, So glad you enjoyed it!
Debbie says
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Thanks for sharing your fabulous recipe ..YUMM!!
Angela G. says
Thanks for including this beer cheese dip app in your round up!!