16 Ways To Cook With Beer for Every Meal (2024)

No kneading, no yeast, no fuss required. Just your favorite brew, a little molasses and honey for a rich maple flavor, and boom—the yummiest dinner side everyone will love. You won't even need butter, we promise.

Get the recipe at Averie Cooks.

We're big fans of this spicy sausage and beer version of the messiest—and possibly most delicious—sandwich on the planet. Especially when the recipe has a total cook time of 20 minutes from start to scarf.

Get the recipe at Table For Two.

If the spice of jalapeño is usually too much for you, add a little brown ale—it'll knock down some of the heat while bringing out a sweetness in the turkey meat (genius way to use up all those turkey leftovers still hangin' out in your freezer from Thanksgiving).

Get the recipe at Cooking And Beer.

Swap out white wine for dark beer and get a much bolder, nuttier take on this Italian dinner favorite.

Get the recipe at Cherry On My Sundae.

Peeling and deveining can be a bit tedious, but this stout-and-chili sauce makes it worth the work.

Get the recipe at Chocolate Moosey.

When your soul needs warming up, try a bowl of this creamy white cheddar and pale ale blend, topped with bacon and micro greens for added texture and crunch.

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You'll be amazed at how a little brew can make slow-braised meat even more juicy and tender. In fact, we bet you'll never make this incredible meal without it again.

Get the recipe at Cherry On My Sundae.

Consider this combo of gruyere, white cheddar, swiss, cream cheese, and IPA the holy grail of game-night snacks. Make sure you have some dunkers nearby for dipping—and try to refrain from licking the bowl (though we won't tell if you do).

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For those days you want to feel extra warm and fuzzy, sauté your minced meat, carrots, and peas with beer and wrap it all up in a flaky, fall-apart cheddar crust. Drool.

Get the recipe at I Am A Food Blog.

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable to incorporate a little pale ale into your buttermilk batter. With a breakfast like this, you'll actually want to crawl out of bed in the morning.

Get the recipe at The Beeroness.

Add a bottle of his favorite beer to this creamy parmesan and cheddar pasta dish, topped with bacon and breadcrumbs, and you'll make him completely weak in the knees.

Get the recipe at Melanie Makes.

Adding wheat beer to muffin mix gives an unexpected spin on this comforting, spiced-up snack. Whatever you do, don't forget to splash some in your butter spread, too.

Get the recipe at The Beeroness.

Serve these up for an easy dinner, game-day snacks, or at a spring cookout party—there's never really a time when this juicy slow-cooker recipe won't be a hit.

Get the recipe at Buns In My Oven.

When craving some deep-fried goodness, opt for this simple finger food. Use a bottled beer of your choosing to make it extra rich in flavor.

Get the recipe at The View From Great Island.

Toss a fiery chili with pepper jack mac and cheese...and beer? We won't ever say no.

Get the recipe at Bakeaholic Mama.

Who said you couldn't make a healthy meal using beer? This hearty stew with ale-soaked potatoes, onions, and spicy chicken is definitely proof that you can.

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