Description
This Easy Sausage Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and savory appetizer featuring cooked sausage combined with cream cheese, sour cream, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Perfect for parties or game day, it pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Ingredients
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Sausage Dip Ingredients
- 1 lb (16 oz) sausage (breakfast sausage or Italian sausage, whichever you prefer)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional for added flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
- Tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks. Stir occasionally and cook until the sausage is fully browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Make the Dip Base: Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese to the skillet with the cooked sausage. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and combined with the sausage.
- Add the Other Ingredients: Add the sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, taco seasoning (if using), garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder to the skillet. Stir everything together until the cheese is melted and the dip is creamy and well-mixed.
- Serve: Once everything is melted and smooth, remove the dip from heat. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- You can substitute the sausage with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- For a spicier dip, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese beforehand to ensure it melts evenly.
- This dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker on low setting for parties.
- Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within 3 days.
