Cheesy Sausage Dip
A creamy, cheesy dip loaded with savory sausage and melted cheeses, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground sausage
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage, breaking it apart as it sizzles. Allow it to brown for about 5-7 minutes.
- Lower the heat slightly and add the softened cream cheese to the sausage. Stir well until melted.
- Next, sprinkle in the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Add the drained Rotel, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Once combined, remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra heat, consider adding chili powder or hot sauce. Smoked sausage can also add a unique flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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