Hot Sausage Cheese Dip
This creamy and spicy hot sausage cheese dip is a perfect party appetizer or game day snack. Packed with flavors from sausage and melted cheese, it's served warm with tortilla chips or bread for dipping.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 mixing spoon
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 oven-safe baking dish
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Italian sausage Casings removed.
- 1 cup cream cheese Softened.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup diced green onions
- ¼ cup diced jalapeños Optional, for heat.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- to taste none salt
- to taste none pepper
- none none tortilla chips or bread For serving.
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Use a spatula to break up the sausage into small pieces as it cooks.
- Once cooked, drain any excess fat from the skillet and remove it from heat. Allow the sausage to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, sour cream, diced green onions, jalapeños (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Fold the cooked sausage into the cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the dip for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with tortilla chips or bread for dipping.
Notes
For a twist, feel free to experiment with different types of cheese or add spices to enhance the flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving again.